One study showed it took on average 11 seconds before the physician interrupted the patient during a patient encounter. Another study showed it took on average 18-21 seconds before the physician interrupted the patient, during the patient encounter. The standard history form fails to inquire into to the medical history of non-genetic relatives in the household, close contacts, or pets. The medical system relies heavily on technology, which does not detect chronic infection until it has reached an advanced stage.

The art of medicine is eroding, as doctors no longer have the time to listen to patients, are not allowed the necessary time to listen to patients, feel rushed to a conclusion with little input from the patient, or are pressured by financial considerations.