by Smitha Gopal | Aug 30, 2019 | Patient Engagement
What doctors can do to address patients’ concerns In a survey of 1,000 AARP members to assess patient perceptions of cataract surgery, three-quarters of post-op respondents reported a higher quality of life and said they wished they had had the surgery sooner....
by Smitha Gopal | Jul 26, 2019 | Practice Pearls
On the third anniversary of our rebranding, we look back on our newest offerings Happy Birthday to us! It’s been three years since our company rebranded from Eyemaginations to Rendia. The name change reflected how our company and product has evolved since 1999, when...
by Smitha Gopal | Jun 21, 2019 | Patient Engagement
Empathy, listening, and education can help Tense situations and difficult doctor-patient encounters are, unfortunately, not uncommon in health care settings. When patients who are afraid or frustrated interact with medical providers who are tired, overworked, or...
by Smitha Gopal | May 24, 2019 | Work-Life Balance
Why more doctors are taking on extra jobs and how to find them Medical school debt is on the rise. Female doctors still consistently earn less than their male colleagues. High stress is causing an epidemic of burnout among medical professionals. For a number of...
by Smitha Gopal | Mar 29, 2019 | Work-Life Balance
Practical tips for reducing factors that can lead to burnout It’s no secret that doctors face higher levels of stress than the average person. One study found that 28 percent of doctors experience “above threshold” levels of stress, compared to 18 percent of the...