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A Day in the Life President’s Letter

By Stephen J. Ezzo, MD Attend to your muse;
Take a much-needed nap;
Meet in the pre-dawn Despite my resilience, Lower your BP
Do prior auth forms; There are times when I feel; With the cat on your lap.
Add in more visits Both trapped in a maze
Weather the storm. And on a treadmill. Watch the kids play
Or better yet, join;
Clean out the inbasket Please don’t say “robust” It certainly outweighs
Move things to “done;” In your dealings today; Chasing more coin
Phone in to conf call If you ask for my EQ
Lunch on the run. I will SWOT you away. The work we do
Is needed by most,
Ten problem OV Do not misunderstand But can surely consume
Means multiple clicks; The profession’s a joy; An unaware host.
With all these check marks It’s all this minutiae
Who is truly sick? That leaves one annoyed. Our time here is brief
With so much to do;
To Hippocrates’ teachings Are all the checks green? It’s best to determine
We should avail; Which “MU” can I bend? What matters to you.
Yet, patience is challenged And don’t get me started
When EHRs fail. On ICD-10. “Running everywhere
“At such a speed
Evening committee But…. “‘Til they find
Pray do not waste time; “There’s no need
There are records to finish Take a step back, “(There’s no need)”
And make dinner at nine. Don’t straighten the house;
Just sit and listen — John Lennon
I’ve noticed a pattern To your enduring spouse.
Which seldom does fail;
The end of the work day
Blows up my email.

Trivia question: What is the origin of the word “influenza?” Answer on page 8.

Spiritual Wellness Grand Rounds

A Series for Healthcare Providers
7 ~ 8:15 p.m.

October 3: Incorporating Spirituality in Patient Care
October 10: Receiving Peace Throughout the Day – Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

October 17: Practicing Christian Ethics in Health Care
October 24: Standing in Hope Amidst Suffering

Myers Park United Methodist Church n 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207 n Room 107-08 of Parish Life Building

For more information, contact Nick Beard, MD, at nbeard38@att.net.

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