As a Family Doctor (and for that matter in many professions), when it comes to some of the less than joyful duties… many will say it is the endless Tasks and paperwork (can you say, forms, forms, forms?).
I get it… it can be less than glamourless… staring at an insurance company document, writing a medicolegal report or filling out a governmental form versus connecting with and helping patients in the office, on the phone or at the bedside, but we sometimes need to remind ourselves that this work is very important too. It helps the patient’s Social Determinants and Occupational Health… lest we forget.
And if you can’t remember where you have seen this Core Arm of Family Medicine then let me remind you: https://blueskyfamilymedicine.family.blog/2021/03/22/the-family-medicine-graphic-finally-comeths-here/ ;D
Why does that Doctor above look so happy? Well, he had just finished ALL of the Tasks and paperwork that had piled up over the past few weeks (maybe month?)! There is as much of a “helper’s high” and joy experienced when finishing the dreaded (overdue) paperwork versus helping patients in person. The pearl is to schedule dedicated time and space in a busy week to get it done (TOOL Z noted)! ;D
Helping our patients thrive and survive comes in many forms including forms. Lest we forget.
Peace to the planet!
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