Lots of people are aware of this fact; but have you ever actually stopped to think how long that actually is? The answer is not long. And don't forget that the clock starts as soon as your name is called, so the 10-minute slot includes you walking into the doctor's room, taking off your coat (more on that later), having your consultation, putting your coat back on, leaving and then the doctor writing up your notes and requesting various investigations, etc.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-gp-appointment