Medscape February 14, 2025
When he was young, Jason Krastein remembers his father, a nephrologist, coming home from the hospital to compile patient notes and pre-chart for the next day before spending time with the family. As a fourth-year medical student, Krastein is repeating that pattern.
“Charting at home is one of those things no one really tells you about in medical school,” said Krastein, who is finishing his studies at George Washington School of Medicine in Washington, DC. “You think when you leave the hospital, you’re done for the day, but you’re not. There are notes to finish, labs to follow up on, and patients to think about for tomorrow. Even when I’m sitting on my couch, I’ll have my laptop open, typing...