Around 36% of physicians work around 40-50 hours per week, based on AMA wire’s report (American Medical Association). Patients often find it difficult to wait for the physician, while he’s tending to other medical cases and workflows. Eventually, people who do not want to wait for that long, get into an argument with the physician. Other than just seeing patients, providers have to manage their practice and its operations; they have to oversee billing requirements, restock the medical inventory etc. All the hard work which is put in from the beginning; since the enrollment in a medical college from the establishment of a practice – physicians are indeed subject to a very hectic routine.
Waking up at 5 am and then heading out for a job at different working environments such as the pediatrics unit, emergency departments etc. A lot of time and effort is spent in the creation of a physician. However, the hours spent on their daily jobs; really have a toll on their productivity as well as on their mental health. According to health.usnews.com, around two-thirds of the physician experience burnout in their professional careers. So how should physicians combat this chronic case of frustration?
Read up on the following insights, in order to tackle the situation better:
The basics – the daily exercise: From deep breathing to stretching, all forms of exercises are good for the body. For deep breathing, take a break from the routine and do the steps mentioned below:
- Sit and adjust yourself in a comfortable position, with your hands in the lap along with your feet placed on the floor. Then take deep breaths and think of a relaxing situation such a happy moment in your life etc.
- For stretching, online videos may be consulted for accurate instructions. If the problems persist, a coach for such exercises may be consulted.
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Find the EHR which suits you the best:
Although almost all of the EHR solutions available in the market do the job but if it isn’t is designed for your practice’s work style; then workflows can eat away at your productivity without providing you with sufficient time to take counter measures. A lot of unnecessary features may be incorporated into the EHR system without the physician knowing about it. User reviews of the software can really help in making the right choice. Along with the demonstration of the EHR system, the whole approach can do wonders for the physicians; they can easily review the features of the software.
Be mentally strong:
It doesn’t seem easy as it appears to be, however, endurance coupled with patience goes a long way. Patients would not be able to comprehend the physicians’ problems, whereas on the contrary, they would require the physicians to listen to theirs. However this does not mean that the physicians have to work away like robots. Focusing on the workload can definitely put off the provider from performing at his best. However, a solution does exist. Providers need to focus on the medical conditions of the patients, this approach would help them in feeling contented about their jobs. This would surely help providers in their acclimatization with the workflows of the practice and would aid them in increasing their productivity.
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Staying optimistic:
Acknowledging the fact that physicians earn more than the rest of the population and the prestige which comes along with the profession; really has its satisfaction and perks. It requires a lot of commitment to become a physician, and not everyone gets a chance to be a medical expert.
Psychological gratification can be achieved through the above-mentioned steps, however, the selection of an optimal EHR system can really facilitate in the reduction of this disorder i.e. physician burnout.
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