It's not about pointless chatter it's about listening closely to the patient and asking pertinent questions in order to make a reasoned diagnosis instead of just pushing a pill at them or sending them for an inappropriate investigation.

I would never castigate a physician for having to wait; it usually means a previous patient needed more time. If patients are rushed through the system it is often because physicians are compensated through a flat fee per visit and this kind of remuneration should be reconsidered.

What lawsuits? Legislation in most provinces bars information on adverse events being released to malpractice plaintiffs or publicly divulged under freedom-of-information acts.

When did the College of Physicians and Surgeons last revoke a physician's license for malpractice?  Suspension or revocation, when they occur, are invariably for addiction, sexual predation, drug dealing and other such matters but seldom for recurring incompetence.