How to Deal with Difficult Caregivers

by Michael Sopher | Nov 5, 2015 | Emerging Technology & Trends, Patient Engagement

Most doctors have encountered them at some point: a patient’s complaining spouse, controlling daughter, or aggressive son-in-law who questions every care decision. Dealing with difficult caregivers is a common issue. There are 93 million family caregivers in the U.S.,...

Five Ways to Prioritize Patient Relationships and Minimize Malpractice Risk

by Smitha Gopal | Oct 29, 2015 | Emerging Technology & Trends, Patient Engagement, Relating to Your Patients

Any doctor faces the possibility of a malpractice lawsuit at any time. It’s not an irrational fear, it’s a fact: a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that an estimated 75 percent of physicians in low-risk specialties such as pediatrics and a...

Tools and Tips to Achieve Better Work-Life Balance

by Michael Sopher | Oct 8, 2015 | Emerging Technology & Trends

As we’ve discussed before, burnout is a problem for as many as half of all doctors in the U.S. It’s not hard to understand why: on average, doctors work 10 hours more a week than other professionals, with nearly 40 percent working 60 hours or more per week, according...

Three Ways Your Practice Can Celebrate World Sight Day

by jnorwood | Oct 6, 2015 | Emerging Technology & Trends, Relating to Your Patients

Six hundred million people around the globe are functionally blind because they don’t have access to eye exams and glasses. Sight can make the difference between a life of poverty and a life of opportunity. By enabling someone to see clearly, you increase their...

Don’t Let “Teamwork” be a Buzzword: How to Boost Team Collaboration

by Michael Sopher | Sep 24, 2015 | Emerging Technology & Trends

Effective team collaboration is vital to your practice’s success. Studies have shown that team collaboration does far more than just keep your practice running smoothly — it can improve patient safety, communication, and treatment outcomes. So whether you notice...