I was just talking with a Radiologist yesterday about a project that he thought was important to pursue.  I thought to myself that we had really developed a good working relationship, over the years.  It also got me to thinking about how many IIPs just starting out, understand that these relationships are important.  The road to a great relationship is better built on regular rounding than infrequent visits.

Infrequent visits typically occur when an issue has sprung it ugly head.  Your Radiologist/Cardiologist is probably highly annoyed that his workflow has been disturbed and breathing down your neck to get it fixed.  He has now made it abundantly clear that your Face=Trouble, with a capital T that rhymes with P and you know where that leads!

Do yourself and your mentor/boss a favor.  Making regular rounds when things are Good= Brilliant!  Talk with your doctors and find out what makes them tick.  Maybe one like to fish.  Another likes to read.  It doesn’t really matter, just do it.  It doesn’t have to take more than sticking your head in the door and saying, “Hi! Any issues?”  More than likely, nothings going on but now the doc has seen you during good times!

You’ll learn who really cares to say hi and who just wants to be left alone.  Who’s your best choice for a voice dictation champion or who’s better for hanging protocols.  You’ll find that they really want to help their partners for the most part, because it gets cases read and their workflow manageable.  Not only that but you’ll meet some very good people that enjoy talking about PCs, PACS, MACS, and Dr. Who!