Physicians have to stay in their lanes

I drive a fast car. Which if you know me, is quite uncharacteristic. I would say that it is one the few possessions that generally doesn’t reflect upon who I am. How I chose this car, the make, and model, are a long story not to be discussed here. But let’s just say that it has quite a kick. These thoughts jostled through my mind this morning as I pulled into the hospital parking lot. A recent momentous decision, I surrendered my privileges at this hospital and started using the hospitalists. It had all become too hard. The inane compliance issues with the new EMR. The ER attendings admitting my patients without calling me. The slew of protocols, documents, and attestations at this institution recently became particularly onerous. The administration was pushing out the primary physicians with the indignation of a million not so subtle pinpricks. I was making a courtesy visit. I had asked the emergency room physician to have the hospitalist call me the night before. I knew this patient exceedingly well over the years, and had a good impression of what had happened. I was unable to relay this information, however, because I never got a phone call. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Primary care Source Type: blogs