The Testing Psychologist Podcast TTP Episode 5: Getting Efficient with Time and Report Writing
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Jan 29, 2017 Discover strategies to enhance your efficiency in psychological report writing. Learn how to evaluate and restructure your schedule for better time management. Personal insights reveal the importance of balancing a busy practice, especially during peak referral times. Explore tools like Psych Writer and DocuNimbus for streamlined reporting, while keeping reports personalized. Outsourcing certain tasks can save valuable time, ensuring prompt communication and accurate assessments.
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Transitioning to Full Testing Practice
- Jeremy Sharp experienced a sudden surge in testing referrals while running a full therapy practice.
- He underwent a challenging transition period to manage time effectively before fully switching to testing practice.
Plan Realistic Evaluation Times
- Allow enough time for each type of evaluation, from brief to cognitive assessments.
- Brief tests still require approximately 3-4 hours including interview, testing, and report writing time.
Underestimating Report Writing Time
- Testing requires significant time, often underestimated by psychologists.
- Insufficient scheduling for report writing leads to delays and report backlog, which must be avoided.