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LocumLife THE MAGAZINE DEDICATED TO LOCUM TENENS PHYSICIANS INSIGHTS Editorial Making every day count month ago, Tim Russert, well-respected moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” died suddenly from a myocardial infarction at the age of 58. When the news broke, I remember listening in disbelief; it seemed I had just “seen” him a short while earlier, as one of the pundits on the many panels discussing this year’s presidential election and regularly on his Sunday political news program. It is interesting how such celebrities, whom most of us never meet, have a way of ingraining themselves into our lives. As a locum tenens physician or non-physician provider, you may have had the opportunity to care for such influential personalities. Or maybe you have experienced similar cases where patients—or family members—have expired unexpectedly. While it is next to impossible to prepare yourself for such traumatic circum“AS A LOCUM stances during a shift or even off duty, there is TENENS professional, something you can do to eliminate a number create unforgettable memoof regrets. ries that refuse to be taken Do not take anything—or anyone—for for granted.” granted. The next time you go into your own practice or to a contract facility, do something special for your patients. Show you care by spending a few extra minutes with them, listening to stories, or talking with family members. Do your best to make them more comfortable in unfamiliar surroundings. And remember, the littlest things can mean so much in times of duress. Similarly, demonstrate how you feel about your colleagues on a daily basis. Thank them for their kindness or congratulate them on jobs well done. Invite them to dinner. Or offer to take an extra shift or two so they can spend more time with their loved ones. Just do not forget to arrange your schedule so you can connect with your own family. Although it is not necessary to accept an opportunity in the same town to stay in touch, you may want to plan contracts so you can visit your children or grandchildren or be closer to aging parents you have not seen in a while. Finally, never have the occasion to say “If only ” As a locum tenens professional, you can easily explore different regions, cultures, and practice settings. So, make every day count, like Glenn Losack, MD, who uses this career alternative to follow his dreams, “making art and music, and entertaining people” while continuing his career in medicine. His story begins on page 18. As a locum tenens provider, you, too, can Patricia Stille Lederman follow your heart—and create unforgettable Group Editor plederman@advanstar.com memories that refuse to be taken for granted. 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