Why being a perfectionist can be good for patient care

<p>In this episode, we welcome Scott Abramson, a neurologist with over 40 years of experience in the field. We discuss the topic of perfectionism in the medical profession, and how it can have both positive and negative effects on physician well-being. Dr. Abramson shares his perspective on the importance of being conscientious and attentive to detail in patient care, and the challenges of balancing work and personal life as a physician. He also addresses common arguments against perfectionism, and shares insights from his experience coaching and counseling other physicians on these issues. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the perils and benefits of perfectionism in the medical field.</p> <p><a href="http://doctorwisdom.net/biography.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow external noreferrer" data-wpel-link= "external">Scott Abramson</a> is a neurologist who blogs at <a href="http://doctorwisdom.net/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow external noreferrer" data-wpel-link= "external">Doctor Wisdom</a>.</p> <p>He shares his story and discusses his KevinMD article, "<a href= "https://www.kevinmd.com/2022/09/why-this-doctor-prefers-perfectionist-physicians.html">Why this doctor prefers perfectionist physicians</a>."</p> <p><a href="https://nuance.com/daxinaction"><img class= "alignnone wp-image-424286 size-medium" src= "https://www.kevinmd.com/wp-content/uploads/NuanceLogo_Horz_k-2-300x62.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="62" /></a></p> <p><em>The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the <a href= "https://nuance.com/daxinaction">Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience</a>.</em></p> <p><em>With so many demands on their time, physicians today report record levels of burnout. Burnout is caused by many factors, one of which is clinical documentation. Studies indicate physicians spend two hours documenting care for every hour spent with patients.</em></p> <p><em>At Nuance, we are committed to helping physicians do what you love – care for patients – and spend less time on clinical documentation.