The Revive Physicians Podcast Ep 2: Top 3 Tips for Charting with Dr. Sarah Smith
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May 8, 2024 
Dr. Sarah Smith, a family physician and creator of Charting Champions, shares her expertise on transforming medical charting. She discusses effective strategies for streamlining workflows and reducing backlog issues. Dr. Smith emphasizes finding balance between personal life and medicine, promoting self-care and mindful time management. She also highlights the importance of community support in overcoming pre-charting challenges. Listeners will gain insights on implementing small improvements for a sustainable and efficient clinical practice.
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Dr. Smith's Charting Struggle
- Dr. Sarah Smith struggled with unsustainable charting early in her career and learned to take control rather than drown in paperwork.
- She developed strategies to finish work at the clinic, improving her work-life balance and joy.
Complete Charts Immediately
- Finish each patient’s chart fully before seeing the next to avoid mental load and incomplete work.
- Closing charts timely stops the buildup of unfinished tasks and preserves mental energy for patient care.
Make Charting Decisions Early
- Decide to finish your charts before the next patient to relieve cognitive overload.
- Making this single decision saves huge mental energy and improves focus on current patients.
