The Social Media Etiquette “Don’ts” for Docs
Technology is our lives. Let’s be real. Where would we be without the illumination of our little-beloved boxes that keep us feeling like we have the entire world in our pockets and purses? It hasn’t been long that we’ve been so ingrained into using social media in every spare moment of our day. We have to come to terms with the fact that it’s here to stay and only going to be more and more crucial to our everyday routine. In fact,...
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...
Bridging Generational Divides in Medicine | The Basics
The healthcare workforce is evolving constantly, all while growing younger with each graduating class from medical school. It’s just a fact of life that newer hires will likely be part of a different generation than the most seasoned physicians. And while there are many positives to recruiting the best and brightest talent, many facilities struggle with creating teams of professionals spanning many age groups. Today you’ll find...
Increase Productivity as a Physician | Three Tips
Now more than ever, physicians are busier with day to day tasks but have less and less time for patients. In a study by the non-profit advocacy group, The Physician Foundation researchers found that the average physician spends at least 20 percent of their time doing uncompensated tasks. Considering that most doctors get paid based on patient productivity, it’s important to realize what time wasting activities professionals deal with....
Healthcare vs. Health Care – What’s the Difference?
I’ll be the first to admit it – I’m a bit of a grammar guru, and I hate when I’m wrong. I cringe when people use the incorrect form of there or their, your and you’re, poor and pour. I’m completely mortified if I find that I’ve made this type of mistake in my own writing. With that said, something that has bothered me since I started writing about healthcare nearly three years ago is the question of healthcare vs. health care. That...
Start Your Own Physician Blog! | 5 Reasons
Whether you’ve been a long-time visitor or are just finding LocumJobsOnline.com’s blog for the first time, you’ll quickly see that we’ve been at it for quite a while now! Blogging is nothing new, but it’s a great source of industry information and physician perspectives. Still, our company only serves to help physicians find the perfect positions for them, meaning we don’t work in medical settings ourselves. Although we enjoy...