The Hidden Human Cost of Healthcare's Documentation Crisis

Providers report struggling to maintain eye contact and active listening while documenting

Critical care choices delayed by documentation requirements

Complex health issues get abbreviated attention due to documentation pressure

Focus shifts from patient care to meeting documentation metrics

Evening and weekend hours consumed by documentation catch-up

Extended screen time leading to physical health issues

Cognitive fatigue from constant context switching

Providers questioning their career choice due to documentation burden

Increased provider turnover rates in high-documentation environments

Deteriorating provider-patient relationships due to documentation focus

Negative impact on team morale and collaboration

Burnout leading to resistance to beneficial practice changes