Physician, heal thyself: How to thrive in your medical career

One of the things that can help a physician live a balanced life is finding ways to thrive in the workplace. This is currently a work in progress for me, but I am excited to share what I have learned so far. For some context, I was previously practicing as a nephrologist; and I transitioned to being a hospitalist on an as-needed basis to create flexibility in my schedule. This has allowed me to spend more time with my young children. Each specialty and practice comes with its set of challenges. Being a nephrologist entailed long hours and traveling to many different locations in a single day. By switching to a hospitalist and working as needed, I was able to gain flexibility in my life. However, being a hospitalist also comes with the difficulty of ever-changing protocols, core measures, and guidelines. Sepsis screening, sepsis criteria — gotta love it! How about dealing with documentation, and the constant upgrades to the EHR? Both specialities (like most in the medical field) come with ups and downs when dealing with patients. However, there are daily strategies I use to thrive at the workplace. Let’s discuss how you can manage your day-to-day activities with more consistency and intent. 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 Hospital-Based Medicine Hospitalist Source Type: blogs