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greatly, which is why having support personnel who understand the hardware as well as the software, and who can troubleshoot, is so necessary.” What would his ideal computer setup entail? “It would have a macro voice command for negative or positive X-rays,” offers Dr. Kanvinde. “For example, out of “I have found text every 100 chest films messaging to be I read, any where from 60% to 70% are very efficient and negative. I could be so much more effieffective.” cient with a macro —Parag Kanvinde, MD, PhD voice command that injects the necessary dictation instead of me reciting the same paragraph over and over. Besides, I find that voice-recognition software allows my clinicians to see my report online as soon as I am finished dictating, a great aspect for improving ‘customer service’ in my field.” TECHNICAL JUDGMENTS Typical of younger physicians, Bruce Chou, MD, is extremely tech savvy, and incorporates technology into virtually all areas of his life, personally and professionally. Just 3 years out of residency, Dr. Chou occasionally agrees to locum tenens opportunities—about once every 3 to 4 months—in addition to his duties with a private group practice. “I like having the chance to practice somewhere else without making a long-term commitment,” comments the anesthesiologist, who contracts primarily with Onyx MD, a locum tenens staffing company located in Denver, Colorado. In fact, technology plays a highly visible role in his mobile experiences from start to finish. For instance, when presented with a selection of new locum tenens opportunities, Dr. Chou may scan his Facebook friends list to determine how many acquaintances are in the area and plan visits while away from home. “I can generate a map of where everyone lives to graphically see how many of my friends live in or near that particular city. That is much easier than trying to mentally recall everyone’s addresses or having to skim through an address book,” he explains. “Or, I will search the Internet for local entertainment venues, such as comedy clubs or restaurants.” Once his destination is chosen, Dr. Chou punches the geographical data into his vehicle’s GPS device to help navigate his drive to the contract facility. “I want the confidence of knowing I will arrive on time. If you fail to show up as scheduled, you run the risk of damaging your credibility.” Dr. Chou also relies on the GPS to acquaint him with his new surroundings. “Having a navigational unit is critical to getting oriented to an unfamiliar town, especially if you accept call duty. You make an obligation to the SEPTEMBER 2008 LocumLife 15 Circle Career Card No. 602 http://www.dystaffing.com http://www.dystaffing.com

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LocumLife - September 2008

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