If you haven’t noticed I’ve been struck by images lately. We’ve done a lot of humor, but this image shared by Medfusion tells a very different story. Take a look.
Rift Divides Patients, Doctors & Healthcare Execs. http://t.co/oqyAdicK4T via @medscape #PatientEngagement #HIMSS15 pic.twitter.com/TqIJicVmgA
— Medfusion (@medfusion) April 21, 2015
Of course, I think this is just a stock image that they must have found. It really does illustrate well the tug of war that exists in many hospitals. I’m sure that those reading this blog know this tug of war all too well. There are exceptions where everyone is rowing together, but a lot of times the providers and the healthcare execs are pulling each other different directions.
In some ways this is good if there’s a good balance between the two. Both priorities are important. If the healthcare execs can’t run a good business, then the hospital will close up shop. That’s not good for anyone. If the doctors can’t ensure quality care to patients, then that’s bad for patients and business long term.
I think the girl in the scrubs that I think might be portraying a nurse doesn’t seem that into the battle. I think that’s true in many hospitals where the nurses aren’t listened to enough and so many of them stop fighting. It’s a pity since when I think of all my hospital visits, I think of the nurses.
I’m sure I could go on about this picture. It’s really well done. I wonder what it takes to get everyone pulling in the same direction?
