Prioritization for the practice and physician

The physician and practice manager have much on their plate on a day-to-day basis. The issue then becomes what does not get accomplished today hopefully will be taken care of tomorrow, or the next day, or next week. Unfortunately, those two- to three-minute projects never seem to get accomplished; and just when you think you have time, you don't. Worse yet, the list of to do's continues to grow, making the day more stressful. Yet there are solutions to these issues, which involve just a bit of prioritization, time management, and organizational skills. This article addresses the most common problems for doctors, practice managers, and staff and includes practical advice, information, and resources to help decrease stress and increase time.