...so the "one more problem" issue does not apply... I can see it would be a horrible death if you thought you were going to see someone for sinusitis.
"Ok, here's your prescription for your sore throat"
"Can I ask just one more questions?"
"What?"
"Well, I keep getting this pain in my side."
"How long have you had this pain"
"Since forever." (or, alternatively, "For some time now, Doctor."
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