Que faites-vous si vous vous sentez dépassé par la gestion de votre cabinet ?

Feeling overwhelmed in India is when we are swamped with lot of patients, but no adequate time to talk to them and treat them. We have limited time to spare for each patient. Answer to this problem is to have good physician assistants and let them take history and other preliminary details. I am sure that this is being done in the west already. But having physician assistants is prevalent only in corporate hospitals in our country. Having a checklist or speciality specific case sheet helps in seeing patients at a faster pace. Another factor is when the team members are not able to keep up with what is expected of them. Adequate training and being empathetic helps in this situation.

What you don't know can't hurt you, right? Wrong! Ignorance kills faster than disease. Know yourself. Identify the things that inspire you and the things that easily overwhelm you. Look at your personality and try to find an alignment between that and your schedule. Then identify those areas of your practice that give you the greatest concern and headache. Strategize around it

Feeling overwhelmed in managing your practice? Start by prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities where possible. Break down larger tasks into manageable steps and set realistic goals. For example, when I felt overwhelmed, I implemented a task management system and delegated routine tasks to my team. This approach helped me focus on strategic priorities and reduced stress. Regularly review your workload and adjust as needed, seeking support or training to enhance skills. Finally, take time for self-care to maintain balance and prevent burnout.

Dr. Sarah, a dedicated physician, felt overwhelmed by her growing practice. She identified her main stressors: managing appointments and paperwork. By setting priorities, she focused on patient care and delegated administrative tasks to her team. Sarah invested in practice management software, streamlining scheduling and billing, which reduced her workload. She also made time for self-care, incorporating regular exercise and hobbies into her routine. Joining a professional network provided her with valuable support and insights. Implementing these strategies helped Sarah regain control of her practice and improve her well-being, demonstrating the power of effective management and self-care.

You are neither omnipotent nor omniscient. Be comfortable with letting others work with and for you, either as staff or as contractors. Be specific about what will be delegated and the expectations. Be very clear about KRAs. And when you delegate assignments to people, empower them for execution. What if they make mistakes? So what? They correct, learn and everybody moves on in better shape.

Self care is very important and essential for healthcare providers. When things become difficult, taking a vacation is a simple solution. Pursuing your hobbies also de- stresses the individual.