The dysfunctional physician presents an insidious cost to any practice or health care organization. He or she increases the stress in the work environment and the accompanying loss of efficiency.
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By asking patients how satisfied they are with a physician experience, doctors can discover areas where they might be able to improve.
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Erik J. Van Slyke, author of Listening to Conflict: Finding Constructive Solutions to Workplace Disputes: “Don’t use arguing, high-pressure persuading, cajoling, sulking, bullying or foot stamping.
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Sometimes, saying “No” definitely is in order. Examples of these times include the following:
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Yes. However, unless your spouse enters the U.S. on his/her own J-1 visa, they must enter the US as a J-2, dependent of the J-1 Exchange Visitor.
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There are some very good reasons to work toward the goal of having an employment contract executed 12-6 months prior to completion of training. For instance, if you are moving to a new state, you will need to obtain a license to practice in that state.
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In solo private practice your are practicing alone, without partners or other affiliations, usually with minimal administrative or clinical staff.
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Some may view a letter of intent as a “casual/non-binding” document, however certain provisions within the document may have legal effect. Many letters of intent state that the parties agree to engage in good faith negotiations of the terms of the definitive agreements.
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The benefits of time management include stress relief, greater self confidence, more free time to pursue interests outside of medicine, and more effective results from your time spent in medicine.
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The workplace is becoming more violent. Over 1 million workers are assaulted each year in the US workplace, and the health care industry is no exception to this frightening statistic.
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