Physician Productivity

How physicians can protect themselves from unethical testimony by an ‘expert’ witness.

The number of things we do in the business of medicine that have no direct bearing on patient health or well-being is astounding.

Stemming heart disease and stroke is too big of a battle for physicians to tackle alone. Physician assistants can provide some much-needed support by explaining treatment plans, encouraging lifestyle changes, and improving both patient compliance and patient relations.

By using proven technology, physicians can help contain the spread of potentially dangerous viruses to vulnerable populations, while still seeing patients in a safe, timely, and convenient way.

The drivers of burnout are too numerous and complex for any individual physician to address alone. But there are steps physicians can take to reduce their stress levels and improve their cognitive functioning and well-being.

A review of 7 apps that provide some functionality for medical practices and/or patients  

And you wonder why patient non-adherence is an issue...

Valentine’s Day-a day both revered and reviled-is a good time to reflect on how to make medical relationships not only work but thrive.

Here are three simple adjustments that can help you ensure others understand what you're trying to convey. 

Read how Physicians Practice contributors find time for love. Take a chocolate break to enjoy what Valentine’s Day is really about: love and appreciation for those we care about.

If we are not smart about how we implement digital health, we may have results similar to the EHR.

Travel dreams to exotic locales shouldn’t be reserved for the retired. Instead of putting off travel until retirement, splurge on some exciting trips now-while you have the interest, energy, and stamina to enjoy every single moment.

Note to patients: Dr. Google shouldn't see you now.

As physicians, we will need to be specialists in both our own medical field and in the integration of care for our patients.

These techniques reduce stress and disruptions to help you to maintain focus.

The rising number of PAs working in surgical subspecialties is helping to fill the physician shortage and represents a larger shift toward team-based practice in the operating room.

We all want to help alleviate our patients’ pain. However, the word pain should not produce a knee-jerk reaction of prescribing pain medication.

Computerized records are not going away, so it is imperative to develop strategies to mitigate and cope with the stress EHRs are causing-for physicians and for patients.

There is a way that physicians-including employed physicians-can manage the effects of healthcare consolidations. 

Here are six things you can do to enhance the experience patients have when they arrive to see you.

Credentialing a new provider is a tedious and slow process in which every false step or delay can cost you money. These seven tips can expedite the process.

Our writers and editorial advisory board members share their resolutions for 2019.

An effective method to keep off those holiday pounds. 

More patients are recording their visits at the doctor’s office, sometimes without permission.

The treatment needed by many patients need cannot be packaged in a pill form. True treatment of the person involves so much more.