Dr. Earnest

"Sometimes I'm so wiped out, but these patients really have it tough."

About Dr. Earnest

For me, nearly every day starts by seeing patients at a different venue. I’m low in seniority at my big practice. So, I frequently have to attend to my own patients as well as cover for my colleagues’ patients. I couldn’t live without my cell phone: I’m always checking on the DaVita mobile apps when I round at several hospitals and taking patient consultations. On top of everything else I do, I’ve got to add to my own research publications and I’m on several clinical committees. I’m often exhausted, but helping people is what keeps me going.

“I don’t want to have to do data entry. The software should be smart enough to do that for me.”

Patient Relationship

  • Caring, empathetic, engaged
  • Positive, conscientious
  • Rounds with available staff

Frustrations

  • Technology not meting their expectations
  • Lack of a singular repository of comprehensive patient data
  • Lack of visibility into care provided between encounters
  • Noncompliant patients

Staff Relationship

  • Socially engaged with staff
  • Relies on clinic staff in difficult situations (partnership)
  • Eager to learn and provide quality patient care
  • Multi-tasker, juggling many demands

How we can help

  • Promote cohesive Care Teams
  • Connect patient data in a meaningful way
  • Highlight factors that improve patient outcomes
  • Leverage latest technology to support thorough documentation

A TYPICAL WORK DAY

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