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Great article thanks for sharing. What surgery is required for CME to change? Maybe the diagnosis is similar to the world of obesity. Our diet is affected by calorie pollution - there is so much choice and a lot of it is junk food. Could CME provision be the same? There's a lot of 'off the shelf stuff' which you don't really know how it was made. Plenty of online CME, CPD points, and weekends away if you want them. Like the crisps aisle (chips aisle in North America if you have them) we are distracted by a wealth of other things that look like food - similar demands - mandatory training, fire safety, data security, "our IT system is so unintuitive to use and inflexible you have to suffer 2 hours of training videos before you can use it" training. People like to eat the same sorts of things like pizza or chips (aka fries). Do you really need all that CME on the topics you like? For conditions you do not often see? Perhaps instead of radical surgery we need a culture change. For food that would be getting our own dietitians, personal chefs, and diet plans linked to what we want to do with our bodies. For CME as outlined in the paper ... link and measure your CME to what you need in your actual workplace.

Growing in the Healthcare World: A Journey of Professional Development. In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, personal and professional growth is not merely a journey; it is a commitment to excellence, compassion, and continuous learning. From healthcare providers to administrators, researchers to policymakers, individuals navigate through challenges and opportunities, driven by a shared mission: to improve the quality of life and well-being of individuals and communities. Herein lies the narrative of growth in the healthcare world, a narrative shaped by dedication, innovation, and collaboration. At its core, growth in the healthcare realm is deeply intertwined with knowledge acquisition and skill development. For healthcare professionals, the journey begins with foundational education and clinical training. Whether pursuing a career as a physician, nurse, pharmacist, or allied health professional, the pursuit of excellence demands a rigorous academic curriculum coupled with hands-on clinical experience. From mastering anatomy and physiology to refining diagnostic skills and therapeutic interventions, the journey is one of continuous refinement and mastery. Beyond the confines of traditional education, healthcare professionals embark on a lifelong journey of learning and adaptation. In an era characterized by rapid advancements in medical science and technology, staying abreast of emerging trends and evidence-based practices is paramount. Continuous medical education (CME) programs, conferences, and workshops serve as invaluable platforms for knowledge exchange, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. However, growth in healthcare transcends the confines of technical proficiency; it is imbued with a profound sense of empathy, compassion, and human connection. As healthcare providers, individuals bear witness to the joys and sorrows, triumphs, and tragedies of the human experience. In the face of adversity and uncertainty, they serve as beacons of hope and healing, offering solace and support to those in need. Empathy, therefore, becomes not only a skill but a cornerstone of compassionate care, fostering trust, understanding, and therapeutic rapport between patients and providers. In conclusion, growth in the healthcare world is a multifaceted journey marked by perseverance, passion, and purpose. It is a journey of intellectual curiosity and technical mastery, fueled by a commitment to lifelong learning and innovation. It is a journey of leadership and advocacy, where individuals leverage their expertise and influence to effect positive change in the lives of others. Ultimately, in the tapestry of healthcare, growth is not merely an aspiration; it is a testament to the enduring spirit of resilience, collaboration, and compassion that defines the essence of healing and humanity.

In this M3 Guide, we are sharing some great insights on how healthcare professionals can participate in paid market research opportunities, such as online focus groups. In healthcare market research, focus groups are a valuable tool for gaining insights into the perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, dentists, and others. These focus group discussions help researchers understand their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and perceptions on a wide range of healthcare-related topics, including medical products, devices, treatments, healthcare services, patient care practices, and personal experiences within the medical field. https://lnkd.in/eHSNTHBx

Medical colleges and hospitals are navigating complex challenges- long patient wait times, resource constraints, and balancing education with healthcare delivery. Lean methodologies are proving to be a game-changer, optimizing workflows, reducing inefficiencies, and delivering better outcomes for students, patients, parents, faculty, and management. From streamlining administrative processes to enhancing clinical training and patient care, lean is reshaping how these institutions operate, ensuring efficiency and quality for all stakeholders. Curious about how lean can revolutionize healthcare and education in medical institutions? Read the full article to explore actionable insights and real-world success stories! 🎯Read: https://lnkd.in/gqHwdCNM #TrueNorthLean

I recently had a placement at Hounslow Medical Centre and the Heart of Hounslow Health centre complex. This gave me an opportunity to delve into patient care; immerse into the fabric of healthcare delivery, blending clinical practice with critical business insights. Throughout my placement, I had the unique privilege of not only performing ECGs and ultrasound checkups during maternity appointments but also gaining a profound understanding of the operational aspects behind a successful GP practice. These experiences allowed me to apply my training directly, enhancing my clinical skills and broadening my perspective on patient care. Working within the smaller, community-focused environment of Hounslow Medical Centre, I witnessed the significance of efficiency, personal connection but also the intimate setting highlighted how operational decisions, from patient scheduling to resource allocation, directly impact the quality of patient interactions and overall satisfaction. Transitioning to the Heart of Hounslow, a larger health centre, presented a different set of challenges and learning opportunities. The scale of operations here underscored the complexity of managing a larger patient base while striving to deliver personalised care. Observing the dynamics between various healthcare practitioners, I learned about the intricate balance required to coordinate services effectively, ensuring that patient care is seamless and integrated. Both settings provided a rich understanding of the business side of medicine—an aspect often overshadowed by the clinical. From the financial management to strategic planning and compliance with healthcare regulations, I gained insights into the vital components that contribute to the sustainability and success of a GP practice. These lessons on the logistical underpinnings of healthcare delivery have been eye-opening, emphasising that medical excellence relies not only on clinical expertise but also on proficient practice management. Moreover, the exposure to the multifaceted relationship between GPs, other healthcare practitioners, and the administrative team illuminated the importance of collaboration and communication in creating a thriving healthcare environment. This has instilled in me a greater appreciation for the business acumen required to navigate the complexities of healthcare, enriching my aspiration to contribute meaningfully to the field. Reflecting on this placement, I am deeply grateful for the holistic view of healthcare I have acquired. The integration of clinical practice with business insights has not only enhanced my medical knowledge but also equipped me with a broader understanding of what it takes to run an effective and compassionate GP practice. I am inspired to carry these learnings forward in my medical career, aiming to contribute to both the health and well-being of individuals and the efficient operation of healthcare systems.

When Persistence Is Rewarded I am passionate about physician documentation, working with physicians hand in hand as a champion of better more effective quality documentation and communication of patient care. Currently, I am working with seventeen hospitalists in a group that has been staffing a medical center for the last four months. Part of my role is to provide a two-hour orientation on best practices of documentation, setting the expectation for physician documentation right up front. Then I establish a baseline for their documentation by reviewing the first two weeks of their charts using a scorecard for H & Ps, Progress Notes, and Discharge Summaries. The results of each reviewed chart are provided to the physician in a one-on-one training session. The cycle continues until the physician achieves a 95% score on the quality of documentation for each patient admission. What I have learned is the following: 1- Physicians truly want to achieve documentation excellence if you approach training from a physician perspective- How can adhering to better practices of documentation save the physician time and energy., allowing physicians to spend more time doctoring in front of the patient and less time doctoring in front of the computer 2- Physicians want training in better more efficient approaches to documentation. They do not want more queries, they prefer to document correctly the first time around. Physicians realize that queries for diagnoses are mere measures of documentation defects. What physicians desire a 30% rate of defects? Sometimes I must spend more time working with physicians to achieve a 95% score on their documentation. Today it felt so rewarding to issue this feedback to a particular physician: "Dr. X" Thank you for your excellent documentation on account X, the patient who went to Cacun and came back with an ulcer in his toe with cellulitis and leg edema with the malodorous smell from the ulcer. You not only told but also showed the need for a hospital level of care that requires at least two midnights. This is the standard of documentation! Thank you for your work and commitment to the patient with quality documentation that depicts and tells the patient's clinical story. The response from the physician: "Hi Glenn! Thank you for the kind words! And we all are grateful for all your work and your feedback!" Success stories such as this should inspire all CDI to be committed to supporting and advocating for change in current mandated CDI processes that produce the wrong results, that is capture of diagnoses that while important, but do not actually achieve much in the way of revenue integrity #CDI, #committment, #betterdocumentation, #setupgoals, #holisticCDI

Every day senior hospital clinicians are undermined and micro-managed by non-clinical managers. This is the impact on a workforce that is already at a low ebb. First insert yourself here: booking a clinic; booking a theatre list; planning an endoscopy session; planning a ward round/case mix/ anaesthetic/ clinical day with adequate time for teaching. Often, with no communication and certainly no consideration for or understanding of the clinical challenges and nuances, lists are changed/ overbooked and it is the doctor who has to take the hit. Ultimately accountable. The reduced autonomy makes you feel you expertise and judgement is not valued and decision making becomes slower and less efficient The job you loved and set out to do becomes unsustainable with higher levels of burnout and higher turnover. You feel under pressure (created by no doing of their own) to proceed, 'crack on' despite the impact on clinical care if an environment exists where errors can occur. The disconnect removes any mutual understanding between the clinical and non clinical staff ultimately leading to frustration. It impacts the patient and the doctors in training as the time for and quality of medical training reduces Effective healthcare management requires a balance between clinical expertise and administrative oversight. There should be collaboration between clinicians and managers to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient resource management. There should be a culture to retain you clinicians and respect your expertise. Ultimately you deliver the care for our patients and train the next generation.

To get into medical school, there's a LOT you've got to learn. To get through medical school and qualify as a doctor there's a TON of stuff you've got to learn. To become a consultant in your chosen specialty, there's a SHITLOAD of stuff you've got to learn. But to generate all the private patients you want there's just TWO things you've got to know: 1. How many visitors are hitting your website each week. 2. How many of them go on to book appointments to see you. The first of these matters because the number of people looking for help online for the conditions you treat is huge. HUGE. Far more patients than one or even a dozen consultants in your region could possibly look after on their own. And Number 1 gives you an idea of how many of those patients are finding you online and visiting your website. Number 2 matters because it tells you how effective your website is in converting visitors to patients. In other words, how good it is. How well your website is doing its job. For most consultants, their websites are shockingly bad at this - at generating patients. There are many, many reasons why this is the case. But the biggest reason of all is that your website is failing to convince visitors that they should not only seek help for their symptoms but that they should seek help from YOU. So what do they do? They leave your website and become a private patient of one of your competitors. I've seen conversion rates - i.e. the proportion of patients booking appointments compared to the number of visitors to the website - of less than 0.1% far too many times. In other words, fewer than one in a THOUSAND visitors go on to become patients. This is tragic. It's like a thirsty man trying to fill a cup of water with hundreds of holes in the bottom. It empties faster than he can fill it and he barely gets a sip. That's why if you're an established consultant there's no point marketing your practice unless and until you fix your website. And that's why I say that THE most profitable thing you can possibly do is to either get a website built if you don't have one or get your website fixed if you do. Need help with either of these? Then drop me a line - and we'll arrange a time to talk. Best wishes,   Dev Lall BSc(HONS) MB ChB FRCS(Eng.) FRCS(Gen. Surg.) The Private Practice Expert Best-selling Author, Mentor and Founder, The Academy of Private Practice PS Getting good outcomes for your patients always starts with excellence at the basics. Fluids, analgesia, nutrition, mobilisation, thromboprophylaxis... If you make a mess of the basics then your outcomes will be poor, no matter what your level of expertise. And so it is with growing your private practice. Get the basics - such as your website - done properly. And the rest will follow Meantime, buy my book. The link is in the comments

Communication skills are highly valued by program directors for several reasons: 1. Patient Care: Effective communication is essential for providing high-quality patient care. Clear communication helps ensure that patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and care plans, leading to better health outcomes and patient satisfaction. 2. Teamwork and Collaboration: In a multidisciplinary healthcare environment, strong communication skills facilitate effective teamwork and collaboration among healthcare professionals. Residents must be able to communicate efficiently with nurses, attending physicians, specialists, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care effectively. 3. Patient Safety: Miscommunication can lead to medical errors and adverse events. Residents with good communication skills are better equipped to obtain accurate patient histories, convey critical information during handoffs, and clarify orders, reducing the risk of errors and improving patient safety. 4. Professionalism: Clear and respectful communication is a hallmark of professionalism in medicine. Program directors seek residents who can interact professionally with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals, demonstrating integrity, empathy, and cultural sensitivity. 5. Teaching and Learning: Effective communication is essential for teaching and learning in a residency program. Residents with strong communication skills are better able to convey medical knowledge to patients, educate colleagues, and engage in continuous learning through case discussions, journal clubs, and other educational activities. 6.Patient Satisfaction and Compliance: Patients are more likely to adhere to treatment plans and follow-up recommendations when they feel heard, understood, and respected by their healthcare providers. Residents who excel in communication can build trust with patients, leading to higher levels of patient satisfaction and compliance. Overall, program directors prioritize applicants with good communication skills because they recognize the significant impact these skills have on patient care, teamwork, patient safety, professionalism, teaching, and patient satisfaction. Effective communication is fundamental to success in residency training and beyond. #usmle #img #residency