Pops up to get favourable slant from doctor? (4)

I believe the answer is:

spin

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(Other definitions for spin that I've seen before include "Twist - creative media relations" , "certain doctors initiate?" , "This doctor deals in political publicity" , "Short pleasure trip" , "Turn rapidly on axis" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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