I don’t know about you, but I have a big problem listening to patients. I mean real listening. Our daily workload increases all the time, our days become more and more procedure- and action-focused. Over the years I’ve gotten more and more effective in getting things done. I am totally focused on my stuffed to-do-list […]
If you’re hoping this blogpost ends with the resume that doctors absolutely must have the apple watch or they can’t fulfill their obligations: I have to disappoint you. I didn’t purchase the apple watch, my wife gave it to me as a gift when I finished my residency training. I was really thrilled even though I […]
Since lack of time is a major concern in every hospital, I’m quite amazed how time is wasted during handovers. Anecdotes and stories not only distract us from the important facts but cause major delays. I am not against a joke or story from time to time, I like a friendly atmosphere at work. But […]
Since lack of time is a major concern in every hospital, I’m quite amazed how time is wasted during handovers. Anecdotes and stories not only distract us from the important facts but cause major delays. I am not against a joke or story from time to time, I like a friendly atmosphere at work. But […]
Since lack of time is a major concern in every hospital, I’m quite amazed how time is wasted during handovers. Anecdotes and stories not only distract us from the important facts but cause major delays. I am not against a joke or story from time to time, I like a friendly atmosphere at work. But […]
Or: How To Make Sure You Don’t Start Smoking, Once You Work In A Hospital. On any ward I have worked there are constant interruptions by colleagues, students, nurses, relatives and patients. Almost all of their inquiries are legitimate and necessary but the sum of them will drive you crazy! No moment during which your brain can rest. There is no chance to finish a thought. Not only introverts (like […]
Whenever I want to improve the quality of my work, my first urge is doing more: Read more journals! Attend more conference! Write more case reports! But rarely does this lead to improvement of my work, because as it turns out: Time is limited. The day only lasts 24 hours. and cramming too much in […]
Having a good connection to your patient has a positive impact on your work in several different ways: Connecting to a patient on a personal level helps you.. to keep in mind that you are dealing with people, not with body parts or diagnoses. to remember other important information about him. (Your brain […]
Everybody has had these shifts: in the ER, the ICU or on the ward: the phone won’t stop ringing, several red alarms at the same time and everybody calls your name and is mad, that you won’t show up. Here is my eleven-step-strategy to stay on top of things – even when times get rough. […]
A couple of weeks ago I was on call in the ICU and I was called by a 2nd year resident. “Mr. Miller isn’t well and has desaturated repeatedly.” How was I supposed to reply? “Thank you for the information, good night.” “I’ll take care of the problem, why don’t YOU go to bed.” Obviously, the […]