"doorknob phenomenon" meaning in All languages combined

See doorknob phenomenon on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} doorknob phenomenon (uncountable)
  1. (medicine) The situation in which a patient waits until the very end of a clinical visit to mention important information. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: doorknob complaint, doorknob question, doorknob statement
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