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How are you breaking YOUR mold? I think that's the challenge every day - to not just counter others' preconceptions, but our own. When I lead workshops on using the principles of improv in medical practice and life (a recent participant said, "You just re-taught me everything I need to know about being a parent" in an improv for healthcare session!), I challenge participants to break the type-casting they've been doing for themselves. You know... What it needs to look like to be a great doctor, a good mom, a supportive partner, a giving community member... things that we just strive for and often find ourselves falling short. Because we weren't meant to play those roles. "Nobody wants to see the perfect nun," - my mentor guiding me in a not-so-hilarious improv rehearsal. "Let's see their imperfections - THAT's what makes an interesting character and human. It's the human part." Game on. I'm honored to be sharing these same principles next month as I connect with the Joy in Family Medicine participants, hosted by my dear friend Tonya Caylor, MD, FAAFP, PCC If you are a family medicine resident or faculty and want to know more about the Joy in Family Medicine Community, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/etzy7unY Or set up a call with Tonya https://lnkd.in/eATJMzjF #familyinfocus #improvinghealthcare #improvingmedicine #laughaboutit #playmore Kim Downey Sara Serritella Aneri Shah

For most of my chaplaincy career, I would often colloquially refer to my clinical note as my spiritual assessment (clinical note = spiritual assessment). With my PhD work concerning the #palliativecare chaplain’s clinical note, I have discontinued this conversational reference. The #spiritualassessment is arguably the most important part of a chaplain's note. But it is just that, a part. #Chaplain clinical notes are also made up of other aspects contributing to the holistic care for patients and their care recipients. One slice of this work beyond the chaplain’s spiritual assessment is explored with this manuscript. Single-Item Instruments to Measure Aspects of Whole Person Care for an Inpatient Palliative Care Chaplain’s Clinical Note: An Examination of Tools. https://lnkd.in/eFCVWcih

Great update for those in practice.

Fellow physicians, what’s stopping us from taking enough time off- whatever that may be and realizing it’s different for each of us? Just the other day, I had a conversation with a GI doc who revealed he’s only taken 3 weeks off per year for the last 20 years. He’s thinking about, and really wants to take 12 weeks off this year. My take- do it! You only live once. Life is short and all of those cliches. Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts #healthandwellness #lifeisshort #physicianwellness #physicianshelpingphysicians #physicianburnout

Jillian Agnew, RN, CCRC, Senior Clinical Research Nurse at ST JOHN CENTER FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH, shares insights on the power of personal connections in keeping long-term trial participants engaged. From navigating trial fatigue to overcoming protocol challenges, hear the nuances of patient interactions that shape the success of extended trials. Tune in to learn how to foster meaningful connections to retain participants in trials ⇢ https://lnkd.in/ecMZZ5ts

At Hamberley Neurocare, we know every individual's journey is unique, and so are their rehabilitation goals. For some, neurorehabilitation means reacquiring daily living skills to return to independent living. For others, it’s about preserving existing skills and managing the impact of progressive conditions. We aim to enable residents to live as independently as possible by reducing the impact of their symptoms through specialist nursing care, therapeutic interventions, lifestyle adaptations, and support. 🩺🧩🏡 Learn more about our approach: https://lnkd.in/eD7Qbj4s

Clinicals are a vital part of VACE's Medical Assistant CTE job training programs. #vace805 #vaceCTE #JobTraining #CareerTechEd #medicalassistant #medicalassistants #medicalassistantstudent #medicalassistantschool #medicalassistantsrock #medicalassistantlife

Are you a school psychologist transitioning to private practice? A number of states provide opportunities for independent licensure and practice. One of the unanticipated challenges is switching from an eligibility model to a diagnostic model. Even clinically trained clinicians can fall into the trap of narrowly looking at a single diagnosis from a yes or no perspective, without conducting a rigorous differential. Might this be you? NO PROBLEM! Register for MindfulU's online course: The Differential Diagnosis Framework: An online course for clinicians transitioning from educational to clinical practice, focused on neurodevelopment across the lifespan. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g-mBzyEQ

Have you been considering working with me and postponing? Now may be a good time to contact me to schedule your appointment before my new rates go into effect on June 1. After completing the Certification of Clinical Vestibular Competency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine last year, my assessment and treatment abilities are much more extensive, as are my skills and knowledge. I've tried to absorb increases in overhead costs for many years, not changing my rates since January 2018. But the time has come to raise my prices. Effective June 1, 2024, the prices for any new patients will be subject to increased per-visit rates. The new rates for new patients will be posted at BetterBalanceInLife.com after June 1. Current and returning patients will not see a change in rates for now. #physicaltherapist #vestibularexpert #vestibularphysicaltherapist #vestibularphysicaltherapy #dizzy #dizziness #vertigo #imbalance #balanceproblems #doctorofphysicaltherapy #dpt #thebellmethod #bppv #fallprevention #vertigohelp #sandiegophysicaltherapist #helpwithvertigo #sandiegovestibulartherapist #sandiegovestibulardoctor #meclizine #menieresdisease #migraines #vestibularmigraines #VertigoDetective

Family Medicine - How to Reward Comprehensiveness? The FHO is a great model, but has flaws. There should be some reward for doctors who are comprehensive and manage complexity 'in house.' As opposed to "Referologists" who have huge rosters but simply refer everything out to Specialists. The challenge is: if there was a "Referral Reduction Bonus", that would harm patients. Because surely doctors would inappropriately NOT refer when referrals are truly needed. Any ideas how to reconcile this concept? Any ideas how to safely, fairly, and properly incentive comprehensiveness in Family Medicine? #FamilyMedicine #FamilyDoctor Ontario Medical Association #ONhealth #CDNhealth