THE MISSION TO
A breakdown of the components of a physician note perfect for beginners. Example HPIs included!
Half the battle of starting a new clinical job is the emotional/mental side. As pre-health students we should be there for each other!
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I was very nervous to start my new scribe job in the emergency department. Now, over 6 months in, I can confidently say I’m no longer unsure or stressed about the job (for the most part)! Looking back, I am grateful for the way I approached my initial nerves. My friends and family will most likely describe me as an overthinking, perfectionist, anxious girly. And I honestly wouldn’t disagree. But, starting this new scribe job pushed me to tackle the bad habits I have struggled with for as long as I can remember. These bad habits often caused me stress,…
Scribing on your own after basic training: The best way to learn is through making mistakes (this seems simple, but often it’s the unwillingness to make mistakes that leads to anxiety) TALK to your doctor- breaking down the communication barrier is a small yet massive hurdle (it can be scary, but worth it!) Repeat the provider’s words and trail off if you didn’t get everything. “I didn’t quite catch that…” >>> “Can you repeat that” Use abbreviations when you can but make sure to recheck This may be controversial but let the doctor know you just got out of training….
How do you find valuable information to help you win the case? “You keep pressing until it hurts.” Despite this quote coming from an egomaniac A&M attorney, Harvey has a point. In my pre-med journey as well as overall life, this approach has held true. I’ve found that whenever a particular experience, social interaction, relationship, or probing question elicits a strong, uncomfortable emotion from me, it often isn’t because it’s “bad” or “wrong.” I’ve learned through experience that it’s a large signpost telling me “HEY! You could potentially grow in this area!” Not to sound like a David Goggins stan who promotes pain at…
