As a pulmonologist performing a full set of pulmonary function tests and FeNO can take time especially during a busy office schedule when a number of patients may need PFTs that day. However, PFTs are a crucial part of evaluating lung disease.

Chronic Holisitc Care in Primary Care is the most time consuming in Keeping track of the referrals , consults , Hospitlizations , Med changes , Prior Authorizations , Utilization, Completing HEDIS measures , atteneding Performance meeting with IPA and updating all that in the EMR its all time consuming guess that is challenge of runnig the practice would be different for sure if you are employed and just involve in pt care or dealing with Acute care only in UC or ER where documentation is the only change

It has come down to data entry. I try my best to dictate the visit right after it's over.

Completing EMR CHARTING. It is difficult sometime to get real time image reports on emergency cases

checking medications, adherence, interactions, adverse events and adjustments when necessary

every child and family's unique psychosocial/cultural needs, that are not directly related to their cancer diagnosis/treatment, but paramount in their perception of diagnosis/treatment and their ultimate journeys through the treatment/recovery

Reviewing records from previous physicians with the same specialty as myself. This prevents redundant testing and focuses history taking at each visit.

Mental health concerns often require more time, patience, and listening skills.

addressing their hesitancy to pursue certain therapies

monitoring medication compliance.

Adequate documentation. It is essential that physicians decision making is clear and full of rationale.

The mental health challenges. In our area, we are seeing more patient with complex and or untreated mental health conditions. Also, there is a shortage of mental health providers

Accurate calculation of doses based upon weight

I work in pediatric home care. Making administration as user-friendly and teachable as possible.