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I find that Mozart's music can reduce stress and tension that is
high in a busy and pressing Practice in Family Medicine.
I presented this theme in Zurich during an EQuiP meeting and again at the
WONCA Congress in Palma de Mallorca.
Since than, I have used this music as light accompaniment in my visiting
room. I find all the piano concertos are the best because they are smooth, without
rapid changes of rhythm and sound, with more continuity.
The effect on patients is always very welcome, relaxing and quickly reducing aggression or conflict.
Mozart in my practice
I find that Mozart's music can reduce stress and tension that is
high in a busy and pressing Practice in Family Medicine.
I presented this theme in Zurich during an EQuiP meeting and again at the
WONCA Congress in Palma de Mallorca.
Since than, I have used this music as light accompaniment in my visiting
room. I find all the piano concertos are the best because they are smooth, without
rapid changes of rhythm and sound, with more continuity.
The effect on patients is always very welcome, relaxing and quickly reducing aggression or conflict.
Competing interests:
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