I read about one non-fiction book per week and I find it hard to remember the details of what I've read. The interesting quotes, passages, and definitions are at the front of my mind while I'm reading but months later the details can get fuzzy. Solution: put the notes into Evernote. Evernote is a simple but brilliant application that allows you to capture ideas, ... Continue Reading about Saving Kindle Notes to Evernote
How I Structure a Patient Visit
If you visit my clinic, I follow a structured process during the the encounter. It’s fairly traditional but has some hidden twists that I think are worth thinking about. Here’s how I structure a patient visit: Introduction (provider directed). During the first few minutes I try to connect and find some type of common ground with the child and parents. Basic, ... Continue Reading about How I Structure a Patient Visit
Using Evernote to Remember What You Read
Problem: I read a lot of nonfiction. But 6 months after finishing a book I forget the key messages. Solution: So what I’ve done recently is to use Evernote to outline a limited number of key take home points with every non-fiction book I read. Simple. Effective. And it seems it pays off when I least expect it. For example, during SXSH (social health ... Continue Reading about Using Evernote to Remember What You Read
3 Questions That Complete a Medical Interview
I can spend 20 minutes interviewing a parent about their child and still not really understand them. During a consult, my interview centers on the objective elements in a child’s history. When evaluating a child for abdominal pain, for example, I have a panel of questions that cover what I need to know to generate a starting hypothesis. But none of it helps me ... Continue Reading about 3 Questions That Complete a Medical Interview