The quality of a healthcare IT shop is largely defined by whether its clinician users feel the tools they have been provided are a help or a hindrance. But what exactly does a clinician-friendly IT environment look like? Conversely, what are some common elements of a shop where burnout is likely prevalent? In this webinar,… Read More: Analyzing IT’s Opportunities to Reduce Clinician Burnout »
Between leaving an emergency department where I had been working for nine years and starting in a new one, I had the luxury of having two months off, from May to July. This meant that I would get to really enjoy an extended summer break and recharge my batteries. It is fair to say that… Read More: What this clinician learned from a whale watching tour »
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) aims to increase awareness and research regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with the overarching goal of improving COPD prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The GOLD annual report provides recommendations for COPD management; however, the scientific committee responsible for developing these recommendations notes that there are still… Read More: Keeping Up-to-Date on COPD Controversies: A Clinician Interview »