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Nov/Dec 2001 • Managing People
issue
Job Evaluations
Year-round communication, clear job
descriptions, and the right tone are vital to job evaluations.
What you need to know and why your office manager
shouldn’t do them.
Sept/Oct 2001
The Difficult Patient
Armed with articles from the Internet and
the latest treatments touted on television, patients who know a
lot—or who think they do—can present challenges in
the office. Tips for staying efficient and still keeping
patients.
Sports Team Physicians
By Tom Arterburn
Conflict is a part of human nature and
certainly a part of American history. When you are the leader,
resolving conflict becomes an important skill.
July/Aug 2001
Working with Nurse Practitioners
Are physicians and advanced practice
nurses colleagues or competitors?
Doctor-Lawyers
Courtroom or Exam Room? (pdf)
Whether they practice law, medicine, or
some combination, physician-attorneys say the perspective they
bring to their careers is a plus.
Conflict Resolution
Conflict is a part of human nature and
certainly a part of American history. When you are the leader,
resolving conflict becomes an important skill.
May/June 2001 • Malpractice
issue
Malpractice Trends
Slammed by lawsuits and increasing awards,
physicians are hoping the worst is over. Unfortunately, the
forecast is still gloomy.
What to do if You’re Sued
Survival Strategies (pdf)
Step-by-step advice to help you get
through a malpractice suit.
Buying a Malpractice Policy
A Savvy Shopper’s Guide (pdf)
Step-by-step advice that will help you get
through a malpractice suit.
MAR/APR 2001
Peer Review
A Texas case brings to light how the
system can be contaminated by economic competition.
Women in Medicine
The Gender Gap (pdf)
Why are women physicians continually paid
less than their male counterparts? And does it really matter to
them.
Jan/Feb 2001
HMO Free
Getting up the nerve is the biggest
obstacle, but according to physicians who have taken the
plunge, the rewards are less hassle, more time with patients,
and better care.
SEP/OCT 2000
Keeping the Passion
How to focus your passion and fuel your
career.
Clinical Trials
Conducting pharmaceutical research can
supplement your income, but if landing big bucks is your
motivation, think again. Being a research investigator takes
time and commitment, but it can pay both real and intangible
rewards.
JUL/AUG 2000
Workplace Violence
Healing Become Deadly? (pdf)
Health-care workers are more susceptible
to workplace violence than you probably realize. Here’s
what you need to know to protect yourself and your employees.
Get the Job Offer
An honest self-assessment and research on
your prospective employer can help you land the job
that’s right for you. A step-by-step guide to making the
right impression.
MAR/APR 2000
Informed Consent
Yes Isn’t Always Yes (pdf)
Informed consent means more than just
getting patients to agree to a procedure. Protect yourself by
knowing what’s required and when.
Women’s Health Centers
Women’s health centers are expanding
beyond ob/gyn concerns to comprehensive, holistic care.
Proponents say the focus on education, service, and choices
means the future of these specialized centers looks bright.
SEP/OCT 1999
Private Practice
By Don Babwin
There may be potholes and it’s not
exactly lined with gold anymore, but private practice still has
its rewards. Here’s a roadmap to get you to your
destination safely.
May/June 1999
Job-Sharing
Sharing the Load
(pdf)
Job-sharing physicians find splitting the
work allows them a more complete life.
Locum Tenens
Docs on the Go
(pdf)
Locum tenens physicians find temporary
positions offer career flexibility and the chance to try out
different practice styles. All that’s needed is a little
black bag and an adventurous spirit.
MAR/APR 1999
Managed-Care Deselection
Getting the Boot (pdf)
Physicians can still be deselected by
managed-care organizations, but the tides seem to be turning.
Legislation has passed or is under way in many states to
protect doctors and their patients.
Depression in Primary Care
The 15-Minute Hour (pdf)
By Missi Nadeau
Depression is one of the most common
conditions in a primary-care office. Incorporate simple
behavioral therapy techniques into your patient’s
appointment and dramatically improve the outcomes.
Jan/Feb 1999
Doctor-Inventors
What’s That, Doc? (pdf)
Many physicians dream of inventing
techniques and tools that save lives. Few have the courage to
make these random thoughts a reality. Compare your fortitude
with these MD inventors’ experiences.
SEP/OCT 1998
Solo Practice
Flying Solo
(pdf)
In the age of integration, today’s
solo practitioners find freedom mixed with heavy
responsibilities.
Employment Contracts
With mergers, acquisitions, and buy-outs
becoming as common as a cold, a carefully constructed
employment contract is more important than ever. How to
negotiate like a pro and sidestep common blunders.
From Residency to Practice
Moving into a New Role (pdf)
Making the transition from resident to
practicing physician doesn’t have to be an emotional
ordeal. Proper planning will prepare you for the new
responsibilities of practicing medicine.
JAN/FEB 1997
Practicing Overseas
Dr. Wanderlust (pdf)
Whether it’s altruism or a quest for
adventure that motivates them, physicians who practice overseas
find cultural differences and medical conditions require
flexibility and an open mind. Despite poor pay, many say they
are richer for the experience.
Non-Clinical Opportunities
Breaking Away
(pdf)
Entrepreneurship may be the way to go when
passions lie outside patient care.
SEP/OCT 1995
Urban Medicine
They face some of
medicine’s—and society’s—toughest
problems, but physicians who practice urban medicine say they
get back as much as they give.
