Dr. Phil Williams

More Than the Doctor Will See You Now

There’s nothing exciting about recording a patient encounter. There’s no place for expansive, creative writing. A meandering story told by the patient is distilled into the minimal amount of objective info necessary to make the case for the diagnosis. Unlike court proceedings, doctors do not have their own stenographers dutifully transcribing the facts of their visits to enter into the permanent…

Digital Health Momentum Barriers

Like most people, I have a drawer in my kitchen that serves as a wasteland for everyday items that aren’t used everyday. There are a few loose thumb tacks, a half-used roll of packing tape, twist ties from old bread bags, and loose batteries. These days where most battery-operated appliances are rechargeable, traditional batteries get relegated to wasteland status. However, the monthly occasion…

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