Why Now is a Great Time For a Locum Tenens Career
Hey you. Yeah, you there with the medical degree. You there working long shifts at the hospital as a staff physician. Oh, and you there, just starting out in the medical field, unsure which direction to take. And you, over there, working at a family practice but itching for retirement – or to at least not have to work so many hours. For all of you, right now is a great time for a locum tenens career. The locum lifestyle, where you...
What is the Difference Between a Physician Assistant and Doctor
Are you contemplating medical school but unsure if you actually want to commit to becoming a doctor? After all, that’s a long time to be in school; the job can be extremely stressful, and what if you change your mind halfway through? You’re not alone. Many people weigh out the pros and cons of working as a doctor vs. choosing a different license type in healthcare. A common comparison people toss around when they’re in the midst of...
Physician Issues: Unnecessary Medical Exams and Procedures
Are you ordering tests or procedures that are unnecessary? Maybe new studies show that a procedure you’ve always recommended to your patients is actually not as useful as you originally thought. Perhaps there’s a new treatment available. However, you’re a little nervous to use it because you personally haven’t seen its success rates. Whatever your reasons, it is important to keep in mind how often unnecessary medical exams and...
Stethoscopes & Stress: Facts You Should Know About Physician Burnout
Physicians are faced with levels of job burnout that is absolutely off the charts. After all, it seems like the paperwork continues to pile up despite efforts get administrative tasks done. The pressure to get this done makes their days drag so much that they aren’t sure how they are going to live through each shift. Sometimes it can just leave them feeling absolutely out of gas. Although locum tenens, depending on their...
Tips for Talking to Patients About STDs
Let’s face it – sex is an awkward thing to talk about with just anyone. Even though you’re the doctor and they’re the patient, there’s still this uncomfortableness when it comes to initiating a conversation about sex. Should you wait for them to mention it or should you bring it up first? How should you ask them questions about their sexual health without being too pushy? What’s the appropriate level of humor to use during this...