Going to see the doctor can be a significant source of hassle for your patients! There are about a million reasons to go to the doctor and about a million excuses to avoid it. The three major categories of reasons for avoiding medical care could be- Traditional barriers such as transportation, mobility-impaired issues (especially for […]
Why is Professional Development Important for Doctors? Medical practice is evolving rapidly as new information supplants old. The new-age doctors, throughout their career, are required to undertake some professional development training activities in both medical and non-medical competencies to adapt to the changing ecology of the medical environment. Hence, it makes perfect sense that all […]
Despite a complete devotion to medicine, doctors navigate through a rife of obstacles and challenges ranging from providing adequate patient care to building a successful practice. It is the day-to-day operations as well that see a significant setback. Some include – patient follow-ups, schedule/reschedule appointments, payments, patient retention, reminders for consultations, etc. At this point, […]
Setting up and operating an online medical practice and networking with doctors demands time and commitment to manage day-to-day activities, administration, finances, and patient care. Doctors can now effortlessly drive professional growth and manage administrative and financial operations with advanced online management systems. WhiteCoats is a one-stop online platform for doctors to grow professionally and […]
Considering your patient’s perspective is vital in preventing encounters that are similar in any kind of conflict, and sometimes the better plan to achieve it is to, quite literally, get on their level. You practice the following tips: 1. Assess your body language: Position your body at the same level as theirs. If needed, sit […]
Difficult patients are unavoidable in practice, and dealing with them often leads to increased stress. These patients can create unpleasant situations when things don’t go their way. Follow these tips to handle even the most exasperating patients with empathy and professionalism. 1. Don’t Get Defensive Even you know that you did nothing wrong, it’s best […]
1. Give off a caring and compassionate vibe Being more compassionate and caring towards your patients will always greatly benefit your practice and enhance overall patient satisfaction and experience. Doctors and other healthcare professionals tend to give off a cold vibe many times without realizing it. This includes avoiding eye contact with patients walking by, […]
1. Electronic Health Records EHR, this technology makes disparate data into actionable clinical information. It lowers medical errors and facilitates integrated care. As per a report, 96%- Hospitals and 78% – Physicians use certified EHRs because it is a digital handlers for patients’ records. It collects patients’ health information in an organized digital way. The […]
Physicians are overwhelmed with lots of different work which may include patient consultations, administrative work, team and departmental meetings, and much more. These in turn may result in long waiting hours for patients, work stress and decreased personal time for doctors. Here’s some advice for time management specifically for doctors 1. Develop self-awareness To improve […]
Dr. Mehta*, a Pediatrician from Jaipur, has seen remarkable success since onboarding with WhiteCoats in December 2021. Here are the key takeaways from his case study based on his Google Business Profile and its performance: Overall Rating: Dr. Mehta’s practice has consistently received an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5, which indicates high patient satisfaction […]