Physician burnout has skyrocketed in recent years, leading some to declare the problem a public health crisis. But as occupational burnout becomes more common, the term also gets used more loosely. What is physician burnout, what causes it, and how
Surveys have consistently shown that patients want better communication with their doctors. But when physicians face a busy workday, patient communication often gets lost in the shuffle. As a doctor who interacts with patients every day, you are already a
Medscape’s Physician Compensation Report is widely known as the go-to source for salary information and other factors affecting US doctors’ income. But tucked among the statistics about which specialties feel fairly compensated, you’ll find numbers that also tell a story … Read More
If you’re a woman and a physician feeling overworked and burnt out, Dawn Sears, MD, has a message for you: “You don’t have to leave medicine.” I sat down with Dr. Sears to talk about the new ACE Conference (“Authenticity,
Are you looking for medical dictation software that works on your Mac and PC? While most physicians are familiar with Nuance’s Dragon Medical, it has limitations. That’s why many clinicians are calling Mobius MD’s groundbreaking Conveyor app the best medical … Read More
Medical dictation using speech-to-text software is one of the most effective ways to streamline clinical documentation. But until recently, if you wanted to dictate medical notes on your work computer or laptop, you needed to plug in a separate microphone. … Read More