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[Practical use of doctor's assistant].

Jiro Honda1

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nakagami Hospital, Okinawa, Japan.

Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi
|August 30, 2012
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Summary

To reduce physician workload, hospitals can employ doctor's assistants (DA) for clerical tasks and data management. This strategy supports team-based care and may accelerate the adoption of mid-level providers in healthcare systems.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Administration

Context:

  • Hospitals aim to reduce physician workload and improve efficiency.
  • The integration of mid-level providers (MLPs) in Japan is progressing slowly.
  • Clerical tasks burden physicians, impacting patient care and research.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the role and impact of doctor's assistants (DA) in a hospital setting.
  • To explore an alternative strategy for alleviating physician workload.
  • To assess the contribution of auxiliary personnel to team-based medical treatment.

Summary:

  • This study details the implementation of 22 doctor's assistants (DA) to manage clerical duties for physicians.
  • Two DAs are specifically assigned to cardiovascular surgery, handling document creation, electronic medical record input, and data management for the JACVSD Database.

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  • DAs also assist in patient communication regarding surgical schedules and collaborate across departments, functioning as integral members of the medical team.

    • Impact:

    • The DA system demonstrates a practical approach to reducing physician administrative burden.
    • This model can enhance efficiency in medical documentation and data management.
    • The integration of DAs supports a collaborative "team medical treatment" environment, potentially improving overall healthcare delivery.