In the Media: Medscape on Physician Focus and Attention
I was honored to be featured recently in a Medscape article discussing one of the greatest challenges facing physicians today: constant interruption and fragmented attention.
Physicians are expected to manage complex cognitive work while navigating inboxes, notifications, documentation demands, and frequent disruptions. But fragmented attention can have serious consequences, not only for physician well-being, but also for patient care.
One of the ideas I shared in the article is that attention is a finite resource. When physicians are repeatedly interrupted, it becomes harder to engage in the kind of deep thinking that complex patient care often requires.
There’s no question that healthcare infrastructure needs to change in order to support physicians to do their best work. Meanwhile, if you’re a physician struggling with overwhelm, fragmented attention, or difficulty finding time for meaningful work, physician coaching can help you create more sustainable systems and protect your focus.
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