Recently, I have been busy podcasting. This creative outlet has been fun and educational. The concept is to engage in conversations regarding healthcare, leadership, medicine, politics, etc. from the perspectives of physicians, mid-level providers, patients, administrators, nurses, and assistants. I hope that we share knowledge and help one another out in an entertaining fashion. IContinue reading “Creative Outlets”
Tag Archives: DPC
Proof of Concept – Vaccine
COVID-19 is a force of nature that pushed our society to adapt in some uncomfortable ways. Fortunately, through the application of science, we tested hypotheses and narrowed our ignorance enough to produce a vaccine within a year which is highly effective. Nothing is perfect and nothing ever will be perfect, but these vaccines have exceededContinue reading “Proof of Concept – Vaccine”
Medical Ethics and Selfless Service
This pandemic has led to many opinions regarding the governess of medicine in the United States. Should physicians unionize? Should administrators step down? Should nurse practitioners and physician assistants have the ability to practice without oversight? Whose responsibility is it to protect employees and patients? “I swear by Apollo the physician, by Aesculapius, Hygeia, andContinue reading “Medical Ethics and Selfless Service”
Physicians – The Calm Before the Storm
The still of the water, the dark horizon, the knowledge that a storm is coming. A few droplets of rain and a crack of lightening, we breathe deep in preparation. We have been watching this storm coming for months. Our prayers unanswered as we did not prepare as if no one was watching over us.Continue reading “Physicians – The Calm Before the Storm”
Home Ultrasound
This is a commentary of the benefits of a home based portable ultrasound. There are multiple products that exist for portable ultrasounds but the one that is used in this household is the Butterfly IQ. The Butterfly IQ is a silicon chip based technology that can be plugged into Apple products, but will soon beContinue reading “Home Ultrasound”
Right Sizing Your Practice
What should be a simple question of ‘how many patients can a physician safely have on their panel?’ can be exceptionally complex to answer. Classically, practices do this retrospectively after a year or so of practice. Panel Size = Clinic visit capacity / utilization rate Clinic Visit Capacity = Daily visits x days in clinicContinue reading “Right Sizing Your Practice”
Scheduled Absences : Benefits
Personal – Avoiding burnout is the number one reason to schedule absences (also known as leave or vacation days). Getting to know your personal tolerance for a given system is important. Scheduling time off to avoid burnout based on that tolerance is essential. Additionally, the personal benefits to reconnecting with family and friends is immeasurable.Continue reading “Scheduled Absences : Benefits”
Crucial Accountability : Review and Thoughts
Contracts and accountability are the expectation of employees. The contract is essentially a promise to perform a specific function in exchange for a form of payment. Accountability is the process of both parties adhering to that contract. There are specific expectations between employers, employees, and coworkers. This concept can be expanded, of course, to otherContinue reading “Crucial Accountability : Review and Thoughts”
Unplugging : Weekend in the Mountains
When the grind of life seems to go on forever, it is worth unplugging. This last weekend, my family traveled to Hueco Tanks National Park to enjoy some hiking and light bouldering. We were able to rent a yurt for some glamping (glamorous camping) and have some good friends from Las Cruces, NM down forContinue reading “Unplugging : Weekend in the Mountains”
Articles on Burnout : Thoughts
Recent articles in the November/December 2019 journals including Annals of Family Practice (4 articles) and Family Practice Management (2 articles) address issues concerning burnout. Burnout is still an issue that is poorly understood, not well defined, and overwhelmingly prevalent. Burnout is like love, you know it when you feel it. Unlike love, burnout is notContinue reading “Articles on Burnout : Thoughts”
Revolutionary Healthcare PLLC 