You walk into the exam room or emergency department, or you are making the rounds for a physician. A patient utters the words you dread hearing: “I want to see a doctor, not an NP?” There are any number of reasons a patient may make the request, and it’s ultimately […]
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“I Want to See a Doctor, Not an NP”: How to Talk to Patients Who Question Your Abilities
Barton Team | 24 August, 2023
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Inside The ‘Silver Tsunami’ and Its Impact on Healthcare Staffing
When we talk about the “silver tsunami” in the context of healthcare, it’s important to remember that both patients and medical providers are aging.
Mike Connors | 24 August, 2023
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‘All in a Day’s Work’: Inside 2023 Locum Hero Dr. Alok Gupta’s Passion for Healthcare
“I believe a physician gives a part of themselves to every patient that they see, touch, or treat,” said Dr. Alok Kumar Gupta, the winner of Barton Associates’ 2023 Locum Hero award. “I believe I’ve given myself away, all the time, during my practice.”
Mike Connors | 15 August, 2023
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Why Be a Locum Tenens Family Medicine Doctor in California?
Family medicine doctors are often the first line of defense in identifying and treating illness and disease.
Mike Connors | 10 August, 2023
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My Locum Story: S. Whitehead’s First Few Years in Locum Tenens
“Barton takes up all the heavy lifting when it comes to the paperwork,” Whitehead said. “All I have to do is just show up.”
Kaie Quigley | 3 August, 2023
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My Locum Story: Dr. Frey’s Indiana Assignments and the Importance of Communication
Since Dr. Frey began working with Barton Associates, he’s completed around 40 assignments in facilities across the Hoosier State.
Mike Connors | 27 July, 2023
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Examining The Role of AI in Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its immense potential has captured the imaginations of people around the world ever since researchers began to study it in earnest in the 20th century.
Mike Connors | 20 July, 2023
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My Locum Story: Dr. P. Akhimien Reflects on HHS Project, Offers Advice
Dr. P. Akhimien worked at a HHS clinic that housed, fed and cared for displaced migrant children.
Kaie Quigley | 13 July, 2023
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What’s the Difference Between Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants?
NPs and PAs work hard to provide high-quality care to patients every single day at hospitals, private practices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities across the country.
Mike Connors | 6 July, 2023
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All About OB/GYNs: History and Their Role as Locum Tenens Providers
Locum tenens OB/GYNs are everyday heroes, going wherever they are needed to care for women and mothers.
Mike Connors | 27 June, 2023
