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Can electronic systems help put more of our annual visit recommendations into action?
Robotics may not be the answer for primary care right now, but "smart systems" sure could help
We need to figure out how to collect data that patients can really act on
We need to make more healthcare happen before and after the in-office appointment
Answering a jury summons gave me time to think about how artificial intelligence could help us
Let's make it easier for our patients to get the preventive care they need
Some patients clearly need emergency care, but maybe others could be triaged to primary care
Answering patients' questions and addressing their anxieties can be challenging
Getting a concise yet useful medical history from an outside institution can be complicated
Rest, relaxation, and a chance to reflect on what our office could improve
Let us handle the garden-variety hypertension and diabetes, and give them the complex cases
These new devices never live up to their promises, but I keep hoping anyway
In these days of templates and hashtags, figuring out a patient's status isn't always easy
We depend heavily on technology, but let's not forget about the humanity in healthcare
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