10 rules to keep physicians on time

The key to staying on time in a busy clinic and to finish the day unscathed is to be in battle mode from the get go. The ten rules outlined below will help you to achieve that goal. 1. Make sure your bladder is empty, and that you are well hydrated. This goes without saying. You don’t want to finish the day with hydronephrosis or a kidney stone. This would lead to sick days and bite into your productivity pie. 2. You may be loaded with caffeine, your compassion tank may be full, and you may feel motivated in the early hours of the day when you are still fresh, but don’t fall into the trap of socializing with your patients. They think they are the only patient of the day and they will drag you into deep conversations. You can talk about the weather if you really want to say something. That’s it. 3. You have seen their vitals and blood work, so you kinda know what the plan is going to be, as well as the diagnoses you will use. Stick to you plan outline, allow small room for variation. The key to this is to allow little room for two-way conversation. 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 Practice Management Primary Care Source Type: blogs