Why I Closed the Chart Anyway
A physician mom and life coach shares a real clinic moment — and what it taught her about charting, thought work, and getting her evenings back.
How Perfectionism Keeps Physicians Charting Late
There was a period in my career when I regularly finished charting after my kids went to bed. The house would finally be quiet. I would open my computer and start working through the charts I hadn’t finished during the day. I felt like I was always working, like I was never off. At the …
Why Physician Moms Chart at Night (And What Actually Helps)
Many physician moms finish their last chart long after clinic ends. Sometimes it’s after dinner. Sometimes it’s after the kids go to bed. And when that happens, many physicians assume the same thing: “I just need to get faster.” But after talking with many physician moms about their workdays, I’ve noticed something interesting. Most of …