Sensible Medicine

MARCH 12, 2024

” I feel uncomfortable that the systems-level challenges my patients face – impossible scheduling dilemmas, fights over insurance coverage, and the innumerable other barriers to high-quality, accessible, equitable healthcare – seem out of my control.

Medication 338

Medication Physical Exams Scheduling Insurance 338

Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 11, 2023

Often, the inability of a doctor to obtain a history is actually a physical exam finding – an extremely non-specific finding, but a finding nonetheless. Not only do we use language to communicate, we also use language to think. Patients exaggerate the symptoms of their sinus infection to get an antibiotic prescription.

Medical History 237

Medical History Physical Exams Huddles/Rounds Medication 237

Health Populi

AUGUST 25, 2020

Most older patients who had a telehealth visit perceived the quality of an office visit was higher (56%) and offered better communication opportunity with the clinician (54%). These included: A clinician’s lack of ability to conduct a physical exam (75% of older people concerned about this).

Follow-Up 171

Follow-Up Physical Exams Communication Hospital 171

Sensible Medicine

JULY 14, 2023

1] I want to take physics over the summer to free up time in my schedule. After taking his history and doing his physical exam, I recommended HIV testing. Even though this patient would barely speak with me, she found a way to communicate with him. Should I do research this summer or get a job? [1]

Medication 245

Medication Admissions Follow-Up Physical Exams 245

We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With telehealth, scheduling follow-up appointments is more flexible, making it easier for patients to stay connected with their doctors and adhere to treatment plans. In addition, telehealth can facilitate more frequent communication between patients and providers, improving health outcomes.

Follow-Up 58

Follow-Up Appointments Physical Exams Vital Signs 58

Prism Career Institute

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Being in the military also requires great communication. You’ll also learn the administrative side of the role with courses on records management, career development, professional communication, and patient hygiene/infection control. Entering the medical field is a noble but challenging enterprise.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Bookkeeping Physical Exams 52

Mobius MD

MAY 1, 2024

Order necessary labs or imaging in advance when you schedule a patient for their next visit. For example, patients should be able to easily schedule and re-schedule appointments online or through an app without any involvement from clinic staff. Try writing your “why” somewhere you’ll see it in the mornings before work.

Documentation 52

Documentation Follow-Up Scheduling Physical Exams 52