#Clinician Burnout

[faultfalha]

A new system of automation is helping to reduce clinician burnout and improve patient care. By automating some of the more mundane tasks, clinicians are able to spend more time with their patients. This has led to better care and a more positive work-life balance for clinicians.

[underthemexicansun]

I don’t want to be a therapist anymore because the world is so exhausting and I am empty and burnt-out.

[chronicsymptomsyndrome]

Here’s why I don’t take “inattentive vs hyperactive” seriously…

Clinicians: after using my neurotypical brain to briefly observe you in a completely sedentary office setting I noticed that you did not scream or lose your mind or run laps around my office even once, and since adhd burnout/paralysis/executive dysfunction don’t exist, you must have inattentive type. That’s the only explanation for your composure while in my office. You’re welcome :)

Actual adults with adhd: HELP I’m TOO TIRED to MOVE (unless I’m presented with any adequate stimulation) (unless I feel safe enough to fidget) (unless I get adequate rest and nutrients) (unless by some miracle I can take care of myself properly) (unless I hear a song I like) (unless it’s 2am when I get the zoomies) (unless it’s something I find fun then I’ll be bouncing off the walls) (unless it’s a project that interests me then I’ll work for twelve hours straight) (unless I have to sit for more than two minutes) (unless you ask about my childhood when I was constantly yelled at to calm down and sit still) (unless by some miracle I can achieve proper self care so I’m not constantly trying to pour from an empty cup)

[butts-bouncing-on-the-beltway]

As per usual, I was talking to a client this week about autistic cognitive processing and I felt the sand shifting under my feet. So I come here to you Tumblr to do my own autistic cognitive processing in the hopes of better serving myself and my clients.

I have known for a long time that I can't process my thoughts and emotions verbally. This is what sometimes leads to me getting frustrated, "stuck," and increasingly pressurized towards my meltdown threshhold when I'm trying to express a half-formed thought or need. This is why I often choose to process my cognition in writing. It allows me to sift about in the sands of my mind, sliding to and fro, checking and rechecking, until I find what I need.

There is something to the capacity to shape my communication more freely and without the preesure that I put myself under which often leads to stammering, stuttering, aphasia, confusion, and my inability to hold something as ephemeral as language in my head long enough to manipulate it like clay with my hands. Words are not my brain's mother tongue in the first place, and it can be a welcome relief to truly take the slowed pace I need to translate my thoughts into a language others will understand.

Some others. I am well aware of who I learned my translation process from and of how that has made my translations inaccessible to some of the very people who share my brain.

The thing is, to learn to speak at all when your brain processes this slowly takes enormous effort. To learn to CHANGE your speech is back breaking. I have been trying for fifteen years.

Autistic cognitive processing pace and the disabling ramifications aren't things we talk about often. It's one reason some of us become obsessed with having back up plan upon back up plan (because we literally cannot think fast enough to keep up with the demands of our lives). It's one of the fastest paths to burnouts and meltdowns. It's part of why we are unable to keep up with the demands of social interactions, especially in large groups (too many social cues moving too quickly to be processed at pace and we drop the ball in the moment even if we realize later).

Because the pace of our cognition is chronically slowed, we are chronically disabled socially, emotionally, cognitively, etc, and we are forced to spend an incredible amount of mental and physical energy either compensating for that, recovering from it, or both. That is energy and resources neurotypical people get to spend on other things in their lives, maybe a project or hobby, a relationship, hell, just relaxing.

There can be upsides to it. This slowed cognition seems to be related to how the process of bottom-up analysis functions during cognitive processes in Autistic folks' brains. That bottom-up analysis is a really interesting cognitive processing style that seems to be responsible for increased pattern recognition! So a lot of how we're able to analyze, learn, understand, mimic, etc based on pattern recognition is thanks to this processing style. It helps us take in a holisticly detail oriented view of the things we look at, which can (with support) make us great researchers, investigative journalists, and inventers.

But while the upsides have become more discussed as we've become more willing to see Autism itself as neutral (a very good thing in my opinion), we sometimes forget the other side of the coin.

I often find myself trying to brute force my way through my processing pace. It always ends badly. And that's really the trouble. I can talk most of the time, but I can talk A LOT faster than I can process my thoughts. So most of the time my words are just. Garbage. Sounds. If you ask my to speak to you, you are asking me to fill up soundwaves because realistically my brain moves at about 25% of the speed of the conversation.

It's why as a clinician I have to be so incredibly careful what I do and say and how I hear my clients because I *truly* am processing what the tell me at auch a significant delay. It can sometimes be days later when the information truly settles into place.

The same is obviously true in my personal life! It can take me days or even weeks to figure out what a single thought or feeling means in the context of my own life because I have to process that often entirely alone or just on paper. Not because no on one WOULD help me I have people in my life who would be willing but because by the time talking to someone would be any help, I would have basically figured it out enough to just say it out loud and I don't really need their help by then. There are rare exceptions to this when I do definitely seek help but it can be so frustrating to be trapped, voiceless, in your own emotions.

I don't have a framework for this, only the suggestion to embrace the slowness. I have found that when you are not constantly fighting against it all the time, it feels a little more like home, a little more like it's working FOR your instead of AGAINST you.

[tiikerikani]

Enough is enough

I've been in an insomnia death spiral for a while, and it is REALLY BAD right now. I sometimes say that I wish days were 28 hours long so I can fit everything in, but at the moment I'm thinking I need 32-hour days, if not longer. My brain is flat-out nope-ing out of work and it is even more exhausting trying to goad myself into doing it.

It was Senpai's birthday a couple of weekends ago, and while I'd already delivered my greeting (and a small pencil sketch) to him at the book launch, I also wanted to do something meaningful for the occasion, and I think that he would have been 100% behind me doing this:

I dug out the post-it note on which the one psychiatrist at the beginning of the panini, who had actually listened to me (see footnote 4), gave me the name of a place that does neuropsychological testing in English, and I emailed them. So I'll be having a consultation with one of their clinicians next week to get that process started.

Back then I'd balked at the price (and it was quite out of my budget at the time, almost a months' rent), and it still is a LOT of money (with the various followups and formal diagnosis from a psychiatrist and so on it will definitely be more than that especially when I don't have the health insurance that Old Job had provided), but I am in a bit better situation financially now.

I wrote "actually listened to me" in paragraph 3 because every other psychiatrist I talked to since then had been incredibly dismissive of my experiences. It's especially frustrating when you pour yourself out to them, about how so many of your eccentricities and the traumas of your childhood suddenly make sense when considered in light of what we now know about (inattentive) ADHD, and they tell you to your face that no, you don't have it, go take a nap. One doctor at least gave me an official referral to psychotherapy but I didn't use it because 1) you're on your own to find a therapist (good luck, lol), 2) you have to pay for most of it anyway, and 3) it's not going to be effective if it doesn't address the root cause(s) behind that trauma.

On further reflection, I now realize that these "death spirals" were not ordinary burnouts (if that can even be a thing) but specifically ADHD burnouts, so it's even more imperative that I get to the truth at the bottom of this. It can very well be that I'm too damn tired for tests to properly show my baseline, but structured cognitive/behavioral/whatever tests will have some kind of rubric and maybe even quantitative measurements so it will be less about how they feel about what I tell them about myself but what the scores say about it.

But what's more, I now have copies of the figurative receipts. When I was visiting my parents last year I made scans of all my old report cards and other school records (that Mom meticulously organized and kept). Not every single page but those with grades or teacher/parent comments on. I don't really have any interest in reading through them myself. Some of the criticisms areas for improvement my teachers had for me are still etched in my mind 30 years later, because I couldn't "fix" them then (and not for lack of trying) nor really understand why I should (be like normal people), and still can't and don't. I will not enumerate them here.

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TL;DR:

I don't care what it costs (a lot) but I am (finally) getting my damn brain tested for ADHD because I can't manage it on my own anymore while pretending to the world (and the world trying to tell me) that my problems have nothing to do with it.

[anarcho-vixen]

6-8-24 - Max (co-con Raine)

Howdy y'all, things have been wild and rough so here's a general "shit i've been up to" post lol

I've been in a really bad headspace for about the past month. for those who aren't yet aware, i've been strugglng really badly with autistic burnout, but only fairly recently (within the last few months) learned that term. anyway, that amounts, as of rn, to zero distress tolerance, remarkable sensitivity to stimuli (the sun is actually trying to burn my eyes out) and just a general sense of chaos.

i'm working on it, though! i've got a therapist and meeting with a trauma therapist next month.

i'm really nervous... i'm not diagnosed with DID or anything along those lines, but i have, in face, been experiencing key signs of it (i am, in fact, the host of a system). I just know that navigating that subject with clinicians can be incredibly tricky. i hope she's willing to hear me out, and if not (regarding the other members of my mind) at the very least she can try to help us process what has caused all of this. all i can do is be honest about my experience.

anyway, things are wonderfully outside by brain. luckily i'm doing very will, other than the whole mental illness thing lol. i love that my brain is the culprit for most of my problems, no, really, it's great.

i hope y'all are doing well! i'm gonna try to start using this platform more c:

take care!

♥ max

[ocularpatdowns]

i’ve had many Autistic Special Interest Fandoms (my brain latches on to a new one every 5-6 years) but tbh sunny is 100% the one that has resonated with me the hardest bc it’s the most relatable, for the following reasons:

i’m from philly, have lived in philly my whole life

i’m a self-centered queer burnout in my 30s who uhhh NEEDS substances

i have diagnosed adhd and bpd and have been described as “very sick” by at least one clinician (for context tho this was during php and she was describing the whole group and it was light-hearted but also accurate)

[oodlenoodleroodle]

“Clinicians experience moral stress when they feel like they can’t provide good care because the systems they work in are working against them. Our findings make clear that the crisis of professional wellbeing facing our healthcare workforce is not only a mental health problem but also a moral one,” Buchbinder said.

“The STEPPS findings contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the health care worker’s perspective on every day and crisis situations arising in contemporary American hospitals,” said Berlinger.  “Often, these frontline workers–in this case, physicians–are diagnosing what’s not working in their systems, and what they need to do their jobs well and to feel they are doing right by their patients. It is crucial for clinical leadership to listen to these insights and use them to build much more supportive environments for the work of healing and the relief of suffering.”

“Extreme burnout of our healthcare workforce was present before the pandemic and has been exacerbated in a most extreme way these past few years as we continue to move through this continuous crisis,” said Nadia E. Charguia, MD, director of UNC Health’s Taking Care of Our Own Program and a member of the STEPPS advisory board.

“We have an opportunity to learn and grow from all we have been through. We cannot continue to primarily focus on helping our workforce be more resilient when we are asking them to tolerate fractured and broken systems,” Charguia said.

[echofromtheabyss]

I feel like schizophrenia is such a common misdiagnosis for autism, especially in my generation (X) and older. It tended to get thrown at formerly high masking people who went into a severe burnout crisis and got hospitalized.

"Borderline schizophrenia" (not a real clinical term but nonetheless something lots of people were called) is actually a forgotten label but it's what half the older autistics I know, ended up being called. (And Borderline Schizophrenia could imply other labels as well, but all of those are things that are often huge index of suspicion for autism misdiagnosis.)

It's Very Very Suspicious Of Autism to me that the highly gifted "failure to launch" people I knew always ended up with that label, that the older people in my autistic family ended up with that label, etc. In my own family - older autists who are a somewhat higher support needs optic or in severe burnout, ended up labeled schizophrenic, just as ones with a very low support needs optic ended up called something else (LD, ADHD, etc.)

My (autistic) ex ended up being labeled schizophrenic before getting re-diagnosed autistic. Schizophrenia is the diagnosis an undiagnosed adult autist was also likely to end up with, in the 20th, if they ended up on the street, and or presented with meltdowns/shutdowns/severe burnout. Many institutionalizations of specific people for adult schizophrenia that I'm aware of, were actually for what we are now calling autistic burnout. (If you want to find autistic burnout in history, ask older people about "nervous breakdown.")

Clinicians for a long time didn't know how to tell the difference between an autistic in burnout, and a schizophrenic, especially since the former can look a lot like the optic of schizophrenic catatonia.

There were a lot of clinicians in the late 20th who would label a person schizophrenic based on the "negative" symptoms - flat affect, for example - which can be very very hard to tell from autism. And it can take an experienced clinician to recognize autism in an adult autist with stronger communication and emotional deficits.

Just as ADHD is a common adjacent diagnosis to autism... schizophrenia has a strong history of this as well.

Love how ADHD, autism and schizophrenia objectively have the same amount of traits and experiences in common, but schizophrenics aren't welcome in the metaphorical club house because they're bad for the image the neurodivergency movement is currently trying to capitalize on and with "love" I mean fuck y'all

[aswanth11]

What Does a Medical Scribe Mean in Healthcare? Understanding the Importance

A medical scribe assists medical personnel by immediately recording patient contacts, diagnosis, medical histories, and treatment plans. They help physicians in hospitals, clinics, and private offices keep accurate and timely medical records.

Why Is the Role of Medical Scribes Growing?

1. Adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHR) As the usage of EHR systems grows, clinicians are using scribes to digitally document patient visits and treatments.

2. An rise in doctors’ productivity Scribes allow doctors to focus more on patient care by handling administrative tasks, boosting physician productivity, and reducing burnout.

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Scribes ensure that medical records are updated accurately and promptly, which speeds up patient care and reduces delays.

4. Paying Attention to Rules

Scribes ensure that patient documentation conforms with legal and regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, by reducing errors and promoting accuracy.

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As telehealth expands, scribes play a critical role in documenting virtual consultations, creating new job opportunities in this emerging field.

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Nurse Call Systems Industry Size, Status, Analysis and Forecast 2030

The global nurse call systems market was valued at USD 1.7 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.11% from 2023 to 2030. This growth can be attributed to the increasing need for more diverse and integrated healthcare platforms that improve mobility assistance, enhance patient care, and streamline workflows in healthcare settings. The market is also driven by evolving reimbursement policies in healthcare. For instance, Medicare is shifting from reimbursement schemes based on quantity to those based on quality and outcomes. This change is motivated by the rising costs of healthcare. Medicare estimates that its current reimbursement practices result in an additional USD 2.1 billion in costs annually, a figure that it aims to reduce by focusing on technology-driven healthcare solutions. As a result, hospitals and other healthcare facilities are adopting technology-oriented nurse call systems to enhance their workflow, improve patient care, and reduce costs.

Another key factor driving market growth is the growing adoption of real-time location systems (RTLS) integrated with wireless technologies in healthcare facilities. RTLS allows healthcare providers to track the movement of medical staff, patients, and equipment, thereby increasing productivity and improving response times. For example, Televic’s AQURA Care Communication Platform is an integrated system that includes modules for nurse calls, personal localization (RTLS), patient and staff safety, alarm delivery, and personal mobility. The platform is designed to be flexible, allowing for integration with existing hospital infrastructure, which enhances the system’s utility across various healthcare settings.

Additionally, with the rise of home healthcare and nursing home facilities, major industry players are focusing on improving patient response times and reducing nurse fatigue. Companies are differentiating their products by integrating nurse call systems with various diagnostic solutions and technologies to offer more comprehensive services. For instance, Vocera Communications, Inc. introduced an analytics solution in June 2019 that provides detailed insights into the number of calls, texts, alarms, and alerts received by clinicians, helping improve overall operational efficiency and communication.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Nurse Call Systems Market

Regional Insights:

North America Nurse Call Systems Market Trends

In 2022, North America dominated the nurse call systems market, accounting for 41.1% of the total revenue. This market leadership is due to factors such as growing awareness of healthcare technology, favorable health reimbursement policies, and the strategic presence of industry players in the region. In addition, the high cost of healthcare, a low caregiver-to-patient ratio, and a rising elderly population in the U.S. are driving demand for nurse call systems. The increasing need to improve patient care, reduce operational inefficiencies, and support healthcare workers has further spurred the adoption of advanced nurse call systems in the region.

Asia Pacific Nurse Call Systems Market Trends

The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness remarkable growth, with a projected CAGR of 13.52% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by the significant geriatric population in the region and the increasing number of patients visiting outpatient clinics and nursing homes. As countries like India and China experience rapid economic growth, domestic manufacturers are focusing on gaining a competitive edge in their local markets, which is intensifying competition and innovation in the region. Additionally, there are growing efforts to reduce burnout in medical staff and improve hospital workflows, further propelling the demand for nurse call systems.

Europe Nurse Call Systems Market Trends

In Europe, the market for nurse call systems is expanding due to increasing concerns about patient falls, the need for enhanced staff support, and government support to promote the adoption of digital health technologies in hospitals. Healthcare facilities are increasingly adopting advanced nurse call systems to improve patient care and streamline operations. In addition, regulatory frameworks encouraging the use of technology to reduce medical errors and improve healthcare outcomes are contributing to market growth across the continent.

Browse through Grand View Research's Category Medical Devices Industry Research Reports.

The global surgical helmet market size was estimated at USD 79.50 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.77% from 2025 to 2030.

The global endoscope sterilization market size was estimated at USD 1.20 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.64% from 2025 to 2030.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights:

The global nurse call systems market is highly fragmented, with various companies competing for market share through diverse strategies, such as product launches, investments, and mergers and acquisitions. Companies are continuously investing in innovations to enhance their product offerings and strengthen their market position.

For instance, in July 2020, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. collaborated with Aiva to enable hands-free communication between caregivers and patients, as well as between caregivers themselves, using Hill-Rom’s Voalte Mobile solution. This collaboration aimed to improve operational efficiency and communication in healthcare settings, further positioning the companies as leaders in the nurse call systems market.

As the healthcare sector continues to embrace technology, key players in the market are expected to introduce more advanced, integrated solutions that will further enhance patient care, optimize healthcare workflows, and improve staff efficiency across various healthcare settings.

Key Nurse Call Systems Companies:

Hill-Rom Holding, Inc.

Rauland Corporation

Honeywell International, Inc.

Ascom Holding AG

TekTone Sound and Signal Mfg., Inc.

Austco Healthcare

Stanley Healthcare

Critical Alert Systems LLC

West-Com Nurse Call Systems, Inc.

JNL Technologies

Cornell Communications 

Order a free sample PDF of the Nurse Call Systems Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

[marketstudyreport]

Nurse Call Systems Industry Research Report 2030 By Players, Regions, Types & Applications

The global nurse call systems market was valued at USD 1.7 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.11% from 2023 to 2030. This growth can be attributed to the increasing need for more diverse and integrated healthcare platforms that improve mobility assistance, enhance patient care, and streamline workflows in healthcare settings. The market is also driven by evolving reimbursement policies in healthcare. For instance, Medicare is shifting from reimbursement schemes based on quantity to those based on quality and outcomes. This change is motivated by the rising costs of healthcare. Medicare estimates that its current reimbursement practices result in an additional USD 2.1 billion in costs annually, a figure that it aims to reduce by focusing on technology-driven healthcare solutions. As a result, hospitals and other healthcare facilities are adopting technology-oriented nurse call systems to enhance their workflow, improve patient care, and reduce costs.

Another key factor driving market growth is the growing adoption of real-time location systems (RTLS) integrated with wireless technologies in healthcare facilities. RTLS allows healthcare providers to track the movement of medical staff, patients, and equipment, thereby increasing productivity and improving response times. For example, Televic’s AQURA Care Communication Platform is an integrated system that includes modules for nurse calls, personal localization (RTLS), patient and staff safety, alarm delivery, and personal mobility. The platform is designed to be flexible, allowing for integration with existing hospital infrastructure, which enhances the system’s utility across various healthcare settings.

Additionally, with the rise of home healthcare and nursing home facilities, major industry players are focusing on improving patient response times and reducing nurse fatigue. Companies are differentiating their products by integrating nurse call systems with various diagnostic solutions and technologies to offer more comprehensive services. For instance, Vocera Communications, Inc. introduced an analytics solution in June 2019 that provides detailed insights into the number of calls, texts, alarms, and alerts received by clinicians, helping improve overall operational efficiency and communication.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Nurse Call Systems Market

Regional Insights:

North America Nurse Call Systems Market Trends

In 2022, North America dominated the nurse call systems market, accounting for 41.1% of the total revenue. This market leadership is due to factors such as growing awareness of healthcare technology, favorable health reimbursement policies, and the strategic presence of industry players in the region. In addition, the high cost of healthcare, a low caregiver-to-patient ratio, and a rising elderly population in the U.S. are driving demand for nurse call systems. The increasing need to improve patient care, reduce operational inefficiencies, and support healthcare workers has further spurred the adoption of advanced nurse call systems in the region.

Asia Pacific Nurse Call Systems Market Trends

The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness remarkable growth, with a projected CAGR of 13.52% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by the significant geriatric population in the region and the increasing number of patients visiting outpatient clinics and nursing homes. As countries like India and China experience rapid economic growth, domestic manufacturers are focusing on gaining a competitive edge in their local markets, which is intensifying competition and innovation in the region. Additionally, there are growing efforts to reduce burnout in medical staff and improve hospital workflows, further propelling the demand for nurse call systems.

Europe Nurse Call Systems Market Trends

In Europe, the market for nurse call systems is expanding due to increasing concerns about patient falls, the need for enhanced staff support, and government support to promote the adoption of digital health technologies in hospitals. Healthcare facilities are increasingly adopting advanced nurse call systems to improve patient care and streamline operations. In addition, regulatory frameworks encouraging the use of technology to reduce medical errors and improve healthcare outcomes are contributing to market growth across the continent.

Browse through Grand View Research's Category Medical Devices Industry Research Reports.

The global surgical helmet market size was estimated at USD 79.50 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.77% from 2025 to 2030.

The global endoscope sterilization market size was estimated at USD 1.20 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.64% from 2025 to 2030.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights:

The global nurse call systems market is highly fragmented, with various companies competing for market share through diverse strategies, such as product launches, investments, and mergers and acquisitions. Companies are continuously investing in innovations to enhance their product offerings and strengthen their market position.

For instance, in July 2020, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. collaborated with Aiva to enable hands-free communication between caregivers and patients, as well as between caregivers themselves, using Hill-Rom’s Voalte Mobile solution. This collaboration aimed to improve operational efficiency and communication in healthcare settings, further positioning the companies as leaders in the nurse call systems market.

As the healthcare sector continues to embrace technology, key players in the market are expected to introduce more advanced, integrated solutions that will further enhance patient care, optimize healthcare workflows, and improve staff efficiency across various healthcare settings.

Key Nurse Call Systems Companies:

Hill-Rom Holding, Inc.

Rauland Corporation

Honeywell International, Inc.

Ascom Holding AG

TekTone Sound and Signal Mfg., Inc.

Austco Healthcare

Stanley Healthcare

Critical Alert Systems LLC

West-Com Nurse Call Systems, Inc.

JNL Technologies

Cornell Communications 

Order a free sample PDF of the Nurse Call Systems Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

[butts-bouncing-on-the-beltway]

I'm…really going back and forth on whether or not I should be a therapist. I love psychology in general and diagnosing people, but I'm naturally a really judgemental, opinionated person (I don't like things like femininity because of dysphoria, or alcohol, but I'm completely all-or-nothing about it. I judge people for being feminine or drinking alcohol, even if they're not alcoholics or anything, because…I don't understand them).

My empathy's not the greatest either. I get mad when I'll tell people advice and they don't follow it, or I'll get annoyed when people just want to vent and they don't want a solution. I get empathy burnout/compassion fatigue a lot faster than other people do. I'm a pretty selfish person, and I feel like being selfish is bad for a therapist. Obviously all of this stuff can be learned (being judgemental would probably stop if I met more people and gradually stopped stereotyping them, and empathy is a learned skill), but I don't know if being a therapist is right for me. Thanks for your help, if you answer this.

You're absolutely right that these things can be learned! Empathy is not necessarily a natural emotional path for me, but I've developed a lot of intentional and mindful ways of thinking that more than "make up" for that. And I think all of us can struggle with watching people struggle to sit in distress when there are solutions that appear obvious to us, but a big part of the learning process as a clinician is learning how to remove yourself from the feedback you give unless there's an active reason to include disclosure or personal perspective.

I don't know you Anon, and I'm not going to give you career advice based on this message. But I am going to say that you really haven't painted a very good picture of yourself here as a prospective clinician.

Therapy is absolutely not about diagnosing people, and psychology is one of the frameworks of what we do, not what it's about. It's great to be interested in those things, but on their own, they won't make you an effective therapist or make you happy with your work.

To be honest, this ask has given me no indication whatsoever of why you might be interested in being a therapist. I'd be more inclined to ask you if you're feeling like you *should* be a therapist and are looking for reasons to talk yourself out of it based on how you've framed this.

I want to be really clear. Lots of people get told they should be therapists when what is actually being said is "you seem to have really ineffective boundaries around when and what others share with you about their lives and depend on you for." That's not a reason to go into therapy. I should know. It's one of the reasons I went into therapy. And had it been the only one, I absolutely would have gone down in flames years ago.

If you decide that you want to learn more about psychology, I think that's awesome! Psychology can be a fascinating field. It's not the only entry point into therapy, and in my opinion not necessarily even the best one depending on where your personal need areas are. Social work is also a common entry point, and can be more effective for some, especially those whose backgrounds are more vulnerable to the kinds of biases that tend to be reinforced in medical fields. But regardless of which method of learning you might choose to take, you can still choose not to become a therapist after. It can just be cool things you learned because they interested you. And frankly, if you genuinely enjoy diagnosing people, it might be for the best that be all it ever is. Diagnosis isn't what people outside of the field treat it as, and the field has worked REALLY hard to evolve it into its current understanding of "basically only something we do for billing purposes" with a little sprinkle of "sometimes symptoms cluster together in similar ways and we can help people with similar support tools based on that cluster". No one I know who treats diagnosis that way LIKES doing it though, because there's this inherent sense of "I am ascribing labels and meanings to clients through their insurance companies that I lose control of how others interpret as soon as I put them on the documentation" on top of the frantic fear of "what if someone else along the treatment/billing chain decides I was wrong?"

Here are some things I do like about my time at work! I like doing psycho-education with clients about things like executive function, the autonomic system, human need-meeting, relationship cultivation dynamics, etc. I like getting to know my clients as people and coming to understand their stories, where they come from as people, and the things about their lives that are important to them. I like hearing from them about the ways that they see changes over time when we find the resources and tools that work for them. I like learning from them about the different worlds, perspectives, and experiences that exist in life.

I really don't know if this response will have been helpful or not Anon, because to be honest I'm still really not sure what you were hoping for here. You really don't sound like you are interested in any of the things that make therapy what it is, and the things you do seem interested in seem to have more to do with liking to learn about mental health from the outside? Which is fine! There are lots of people who like that and plenty of reasons to get into that sort of thing. But I just don't know why you are motivated to be a therapist then, given all the hurdles you expect to face. Helping professions are jobs that take a deep emotional toll and tend to be really hard to do without compromising your moral values. There's no reason to seek out a job like that unless you have a real passion for the role/work specifically, not just the tangentially related subject matter.

Ultimately, I'm a therapist because I'm an abolitionist and a harm reductionist. I work for a practice that is operating within some really specific parameters, seeking to evolve the field and change the way care is executed over all. We're not just practitioners, we're advocates and political activists, all day every day. I sought out accreditation and certification as part of the effort to challenge the status of said acceeditation and certification. It's....a very specific kind of choice. And it's really not one that I recommend many people make. I'm lucky in my ability to do what I do and work with who I work with. Not everybody will be. And believe me, the amount of money one sinks into these credentials is not worth the salaries one gets, especially not if one is not also making really deliberate socio-political choices that are worth paying for. So like. If you enter therapy with the beliefs you describe and cannot guarantee challenging them by the time you get certified, *I personally do not want you in my field, whether you are a capable practitioner or not* because those beliefs are exactly the things I am working to eliminate and undermine through my own work. Psych abolition is hard enough without more people who are willing to impose themselves on their clients. This is not meant to be harsh or cruel. I understand what it's like to want something that is hard for you to do. But this is a field in which you can hold IMMENSE power over people's lives and you are describing yourself as someone who would judge, look down on, and be critical of your clients. That belongs NOWHERE NEAR such power, and if you cannot ensure the elimination of those tendencies, either through advocacy work and praxis, or through education, then you need to stay away.

I hope that you decide to learn more about these topics regardless of your career choices, because I have the sense that it would help you better understand and interact with others and the world. But either way, I strongly recommend looking into abolition as a general concept, and psych abolition as a more specific one. It may help you find the conceptual challenges that make this decision easier for you.

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Understanding Practice Analytics Software

Practice analytics software provides healthcare organizations with a comprehensive suite of tools for monitoring and improving practice performance. By leveraging advanced analytics, this software allows practices to access data from diverse sources in real-time, generating insights on patient flow, resource utilization, clinical outcomes, and financial metrics.

Key Benefits of Practice Analytics Software:

Enhanced Decision-Making: With real-time data, administrators and clinicians can make informed decisions that directly impact patient care and operational efficiency.

Performance Monitoring: Practices can set and track performance indicators, allowing for adjustments based on objective data.

Cost Management: Identifying cost drivers and wasteful practices leads to significant cost savings, allowing practices to reinvest in patient care or innovation.

Patient Satisfaction: Improved workflow management and patient engagement features result in better patient experiences.

Revenue Cycle Analytics Platforms

Revenue cycle analytics platforms specifically focus on optimizing the financial aspects of healthcare practices. These platforms integrate data from billing, claims, payment processes, and patient interactions to provide a clear picture of the revenue cycle’s health.

Core Functions of Revenue Cycle Analytics Platforms:

Revenue Leakage Prevention: By identifying patterns of revenue loss due to denials, delays, or billing errors, these platforms help prevent unnecessary losses.

Claims Management: Analytics platforms enable practices to monitor and manage claim submissions and rejections, streamlining the path to successful claims.

Denial Management: These tools offer insights into the root causes of claim denials, allowing practices to implement corrective actions and reduce denial rates.

Cash Flow Optimization: Revenue cycle analytics platforms aid in optimizing cash flow by analyzing payment trends, payer behavior, and patient payment patterns.

How Practice Analytics and Revenue Cycle Analytics Work Together

For maximum impact, practice analytics software and revenue cycle analytics platforms work best when integrated, offering a comprehensive solution that spans both clinical and financial aspects. By correlating operational metrics with revenue data, healthcare organizations can develop a holistic approach to improvement.

For example, identifying peak patient flow times alongside revenue trends can help practices optimize staffing schedules, thus improving both patient satisfaction and revenue. Additionally, linking clinical outcomes with reimbursement data offers insights into the cost-effectiveness of different treatments.

AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare Analytics

AI-driven analytics are revolutionizing practice and revenue cycle management by automating data analysis and generating actionable insights. With machine learning algorithms, these platforms can predict patterns, such as high-risk patient segments or potential billing errors, that would otherwise be hard to detect.

Predictive Analytics: AI can forecast patient demand, enabling practices to prepare in advance for higher patient volumes.

Automated Alerts: Automated alerts can notify administrators of anomalies, such as a sudden drop in claims success rates, enabling proactive issue resolution.

Trend Identification: Machine learning algorithms analyze large datasets to identify trends, which helps in strategic planning and resource allocation.

Overcoming Operational Challenges with Data-Driven Insights

Healthcare practices face numerous operational challenges that hinder both patient care and profitability. However, analytics platforms empower organizations to tackle these obstacles head-on:

Staff Productivity: By analyzing productivity data, practices can improve staff utilization and reduce burnout.

Resource Allocation: Analytics software helps in aligning resources with demand, which is especially valuable in high-volume or seasonal practice settings.

Appointment Optimization: Revenue cycle analytics can detect patterns in cancellations or no-shows, allowing practices to implement strategies like reminders or flexible scheduling.

Implementing Analytics Solutions in Healthcare Practices

Adopting analytics solutions involves a series of steps to ensure seamless integration and maximum benefit. Key steps include:

Data Integration: Integrating data from various sources, such as EHRs, billing systems, and patient management software, is crucial for comprehensive analysis.

Custom KPI Development: Tailoring key performance indicators to the practice’s unique needs ensures the software provides relevant insights.

Staff Training: Training staff on using analytics tools is essential for smooth adoption and maximum benefit.

Continuous Monitoring and Adjustments: The healthcare landscape is dynamic, and analytics tools must adapt to these changes. Regularly monitoring and adjusting metrics ensures the platform remains effective over time.

Measuring Success with Analytics Platforms

To measure the effectiveness of practice analytics software and revenue cycle analytics platforms, healthcare organizations can track several key metrics:

Reduction in Denials: One of the most direct indicators of success, a reduction in claim denials demonstrates improved billing practices and streamlined revenue cycles.

Increased Revenue: By optimizing operations and reducing revenue leakage, practices should see a tangible increase in revenue.

Patient Retention and Satisfaction: Enhanced patient experiences due to streamlined operations contribute to higher patient retention.

Operational Efficiency: Reduced waiting times, optimized scheduling, and better resource utilization are key indicators of improved operational efficiency.

Case Studies: Real-World Impact of Analytics Platforms

Many healthcare practices that have adopted analytics platforms report significant improvements in both financial and operational performance. Case studies demonstrate how analytics solutions have helped organizations reduce claim denials, optimize staff utilization, and improve patient satisfaction.

For example, a mid-sized clinic that implemented both practice analytics and revenue cycle analytics reported a 15% reduction in claim denial rates within six months. Another clinic improved patient wait times by 25%, directly impacting patient satisfaction and retention rates.

Future Trends in Healthcare Analytics

As technology advances, we can expect further developments in healthcare analytics:

Enhanced Interoperability: Improved data sharing across platforms will enable even more comprehensive analytics.

Greater Patient Involvement: Patient engagement features that allow patients to access parts of their healthcare data can improve transparency and satisfaction.

More Advanced Predictive Models: Predictive models will become increasingly sophisticated, enabling practices to foresee and mitigate operational or financial issues before they escalate.

Value-Based Care Analytics: As healthcare shifts towards value-based models, analytics platforms will focus more on outcomes-based metrics, helping practices align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Conclusion

Practice analytics software and revenue cycle analytics platforms are essential in modern healthcare, empowering practices to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and provide exceptional patient care. By leveraging data and AI, these platforms provide actionable insights that drive operational and financial success, ultimately allowing healthcare providers to focus on their primary mission—delivering quality care. For practices aiming to thrive in a competitive landscape, investing in analytics tools is no longer optional; it is a strategic imperative that sets the foundation for sustained growth and improved patient outcomes.

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Enhancing Efficiency with Physician Productivity Software & Behavioral Health Tools

Physician productivity is a cornerstone of effective healthcare delivery. Whether in primary care or specialized fields like behavioral health, maintaining high levels of productivity ensures better patient outcomes and optimized operational efficiency. With the advent of physician productivity software and behavioral health productivity tools, practices are transforming the way clinicians manage their time and resources.

1. The Importance of Physician Productivity Efficient healthcare delivery hinges on the ability of physicians to focus on patient care rather than administrative tasks. However, the demands of documentation, scheduling, billing, and compliance can often pull physicians away from direct patient interactions. This is where physician productivity software plays a vital role. By automating time-consuming processes, physicians are empowered to spend more time with patients, improving care quality and reducing burnout.

2. Key Features of Physician Productivity Software Modern physician productivity software often includes a variety of tools designed to streamline workflows. These features might include:

Electronic Health Records (EHR) Integration: Seamlessly linking patient records to daily workflows, enabling physicians to access patient information quickly, thereby reducing the time spent on manual documentation.

Task Management and Scheduling: These tools help physicians manage appointments, follow-ups, and daily tasks efficiently, reducing wait times for patients and ensuring that appointments run on schedule.

Data Analytics: By analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), the software offers insights into physician performance, patient throughput, and other metrics that allow practices to make data-driven decisions.

3. Behavioral Health Productivity Tools Behavioral health settings face unique challenges, from managing patient caseloads to ensuring compliance with treatment plans. Specialized behavioral health productivity tools are designed to address these challenges, enhancing clinician efficiency without compromising the quality of care.

These tools might include:

Therapy Session Tracking: Behavioral health providers can track therapy sessions, notes, and patient progress in real time. This reduces administrative burdens and helps clinicians focus on patient treatment.

Outcome Measurement Tools: In behavioral health, measuring treatment progress is essential. These tools collect and analyze data to assess patient outcomes, enabling better decision-making.

Clinical Workflow Automation: Automating administrative tasks such as billing, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling allows behavioral health providers to focus more on patient care.

4. Benefits of Integrating Productivity Software in Healthcare The integration of physician productivity software and behavioral health productivity tools offers several benefits, including:

Increased Physician Satisfaction: By reducing time spent on paperwork and administrative tasks, physicians are able to focus on patient care, improving their overall job satisfaction.

Improved Patient Outcomes: With streamlined workflows, physicians can dedicate more time to each patient, fostering better relationships and ensuring that patient needs are met.

Operational Efficiency: Healthcare practices experience increased efficiency, as staff members are able to automate routine tasks, reducing the chances of errors and delays.

Cost Savings: Reducing inefficiencies in operations and maximizing physician time can lead to significant cost savings for healthcare organizations.

5. How to Choose the Right Tools for Your Practice Choosing the right physician productivity software or behavioral health productivity tools is crucial for maximizing efficiency. Here are some factors to consider:

Ease of Integration: Ensure that the software can easily integrate with existing systems such as EHRs, billing software, and practice management platforms.

Customization: Look for tools that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your practice or behavioral health facility.

User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive software that is easy to navigate will ensure that your physicians and staff can quickly adopt the system without extensive training.

Customer Support: Access to reliable customer support ensures that any technical issues can be resolved quickly, minimizing downtime and disruptions in care delivery.

6. The Future of Physician Productivity Software As healthcare continues to evolve, the role of technology in enhancing productivity will only grow. The future of physician productivity software lies in increasingly sophisticated AI-powered tools, machine learning, and predictive analytics that can help anticipate patient needs and optimize workflows even further.

This structure gives you a comprehensive overview of how physician productivity software and behavioral health productivity tools can revolutionize healthcare practices. If you want to explore specific examples or use cases, feel free to provide more context or let m

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Challenges Facing the Clinical Alarm Management Market

The global clinical alarm management market was estimated at USD 2.13 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.0% from 2024 to 2030. Several factors are anticipated to drive this market growth, including the increasing prevalence of alarm fatigue and the necessity for cost-containment strategies in healthcare settings. Additionally, prolonged hospital stays, advancements in technology, and the rising incidence of chronic diseases are expected to further fuel market expansion. Alarm fatigue, in particular, is a pressing issue in healthcare environments, leading to an overwhelming number of non-actionable alarms that can jeopardize patient safety.

Reports such as the Making Health Care Safer (MHCS) from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) underscore the importance of implementing safety culture elements, conducting risk assessments, and providing training to alleviate alarm burdens and enhance overall patient care. False alarms can result in clinicians ignoring true alarms, which are crucial for identifying actual patient issues. This situation drives the demand for effective alarm management solutions.

The advantages of these solutions encompass clinical, operational, and financial aspects. Clinical benefits include improved satisfaction for both patients and their families, better sleep and rest for patients, and a reduction in non-actionable alarms and gaps in alarm protocols. These improvements contribute to enhanced patient safety and potentially fewer missed true positive alarms. Operationally, effective alarm management can lead to decreased alarm fatigue among staff, higher satisfaction levels, reduced burnout, improved productivity, and more efficient use of nursing resources.

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Market Concentration and Characteristics

The market is currently experiencing high growth and operates at an accelerating pace. It is characterized by significant innovation, as the role of alarms in hospital settings continues to evolve. For example, Philips offers various alarm management solutions, including continuous patient monitoring systems, the Patient Information Center iX (PIC iX), and the CareEvent system, reflecting ongoing advancements in the field.

Additionally, there is a high level of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity among leading market players. A notable collaboration occurred in April 2023 when Mobile Heartbeat partnered with Akkadian Labs to integrate the Akkadian Provisioning Manager with MH-CURE. This partnership aims to streamline the provisioning process for Mobile Heartbeat users, enhancing clinical communication and collaboration for healthcare professionals.

The market is also facing increased scrutiny regarding regulations, the number of market participants, capital investments, and the overall buyer landscape. Unlike medical devices, alarm management solutions and services face less stringent regulatory oversight in both developed and developing countries.

In the United States, several guidelines and industry standards for alarm management have been introduced in the past decade, highlighting the growing need for more standardized and validated regulations. The Joint Commission, along with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, the FDA, ECRI, and the American College of Clinical Engineering, has established the current regulations adhered to in the market.

There are limited direct product substitutes available. Given the unique application of these solutions and services in monitoring, identifying, and optimizing alarms in healthcare facilities, no internal or external substitutes currently exist. Consequently, the threat of substitutes in this market is considered low.

Market growth strategies, including strategic agreements, the launch of advanced products, portfolio expansion, and partnerships with key players, are contributing to overall market development. For instance, in March 2022, Koninklijke Philips N.V. announced the FDA 510(k) market authorization for its HIMSS22 Philips Capsule Surveillance solution, aimed at deployment across U.S. healthcare systems. Additionally, Masimo has captured a significant share of the North American market, further underscoring competitive dynamics in this sector.

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