The last time I ran an hour late an understandably aggrieved patient asked me if I “had been on the golf course or at the steakhouse” (I had been having a hospice discussion) But my honest, confidentiality-respecting answer is always that every patient gets the time they need
The last time I ran an hour late an understandably aggrieved patient asked me if I “had been on the golf course or at the steakhouse” (I had been having a hospice discussion) But my honest, confidentiality-respecting answer is always that every patient gets the time they need
@marklewismd don't they have social workers or some kind of lower level workers for "hospice discussions"? Do you charge for hospice discussion by the quarter hour? If not then how do you make money off of them?
@marklewismd I find it fascinating that the two people suffering hard emotions due to understaffing are the patient who's aggrieved that their problems aren't taken seriously and the overworked provider who is handling way more than anyone should. Both should give admin a hard time instead.
@marklewismd Must’ve been this “gentleman”
@marklewismd Mark you don't have to explain to anybody. It is a privilege to have an appointment with you. God help whoever has people like this in their waiting rooms. Americans have become demanding entitled and angry . Try some gratitude and appreciation.
@marklewismd A mentor often reminds me that nothing is more believable than the truth—case in empathetic point.
Mark, 15 min F/U begins when pt arrives. It takes 7-8 min for basic vitals, update info in EPIC, labs..when needed.. Is 8-7 min reminding time enough to deliver bad news & Rx options.. Is it enough to tell your Pt for years .. unfortunately we ran out of options… Enough time to argue with radiologist when u feel report overstating… 🤷♂️🤷♂️ Anywhere I go for daily needs/wk end needs .. ended up waiting at times longer 30-45 min 😔😔 Why we take the blame all the time 😡😔
@marklewismd I had to wait a couple extra hours for my breast cancer surgery. After the nurse told me my surgeon’s previous surgery was running longer than normal, I was totally okay. I said if he’s taking time to be careful & thorough with that patient, he’ll do the same for me
@marklewismd If anyone ever sits in an oncologist office SHOULD understand that these patients/families are most likely fighting for their lives. Look into their eyes- see their souls! Show grace people!! 💔🙏🏻