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Save time with these EMR dot phrase tips every doctor should know
Dot phrases work like magic. Just type a few keystrokes, and poof—a full template appears! But how do you pick shortcuts that don’t interfere with your regular typing? And how do you remember all these shortcuts? Over the years, I’ve made t…
The secret to clear EMR notes
Are you tired of spending hours deciphering your colleagues’ EMR notes or struggling to understand your own? Excessive details in documentation can lead to confusion and decreased productivity. Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is th…
13 reasons why women should not be doctors?
In recent years, health care has made significant strides toward gender equality. But are these changes for the better? Let’s use facts to address the misconceptions and finally close the topic of women in medicine. 1. Female doctors make less mo…
How templates can make you a better doctor
“If it ain’t written down, it didn’t happen.” We’ve heard that before. And it’s so true. Good medical documentation is essential because it reflects your clinical thought process. Your notes are crucial for continuin…
How to write shorter clinical notes
Here are tips you can borrow to write concise notes. While keeping them clear and thorough. And spending less time on EMR documentation. Don’t write paragraphs. You’re not writing a novel. Think bullet lists. They are easier to read. Cut on…
Tips to be a more productive, less stressed physician
Why should you be more productive? Because time is money? Not only that. I prefer time is family or time is go-home-sooner. Being more productive in medicine isn’t working more hours or faster; it means working better. Take breaks. Doctors rarely…
