Doctor Shadowing Opportunities | 4 Tips for Pre-Med Students
People don’t just happen to end up working as physicians — it takes an enormous amount of handwork and dedication. Certainly, it doesn’t happen overnight… Even for you nocturnists out there! Seriously though, those who make it through medical school did so because they truly wanted to become doctors. Still, that doesn’t mean they made that decision their first day on the job. Instead, most found doctor shadowing opportunities which...
Y’all Come Back Now! | 5 Patient Retention Strategies
Finding a permanent physician job that compliments your career is one thing, but patient retention is another entirely! When practicing as a physician, you’re always out to provide the best care possible. However, if patients are constantly switching physicians and practices, this becomes harder and harder to do. Consistent care and building solid physician-patient relationships are some of the most integral parts of any practice....
Truth Be Told: Most Common Things Patients Lie About
Do you ever feel like suddenly your patient’s exam has transformed from a doctor appointment to a poorly played game of bull…? Let’s face it, patients tend to tell those little white lies that seem harmless but actually impact the quality of care you can provide. As a physician, your job is to squash that. It’s important to know the most common things patients lie about, how to tell if they’re lying and how to get them to spill...
Celebrate LGBT Health Awareness Week 2018
This year, March 26-30 marks the 16th annual LGBT Health Awareness Week. This five-day observance aims to bring awareness to health disparities and discrimination that affect the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. According to the National Coalition for LGBT Health, this year’s theme is “OUTfront for LGBT Health.” The Coalition noted that this theme is “based on feedback from a survey of...
The Recent Hepatitis C Outbreak – What Doctors Need to Know
Many individuals, myself included, are familiar with two main kinds of Hepatitis: A and B. However, I’ve been coming across more and more information regarding a Hepatitis C outbreak. More and more cases of this viral infection are popping up across the country. During the past few weeks, I’ve seen T.V. commercials, news articles, and flyers in doctors’ offices encouraging people to get screened for Hepatitis C,...