Family Practice Management Taming Your Desk Learn how to keep the volume of paper on your desk moving in priority order and reduce the clutter in your office. If you need to delegate work or distribute papers, save these activities for one trip to minimize distractions. If papers must be stored in your office, divide them into very active, reference and archive files. If so, you're not alone.
Many family physicians share the same frustrations.
Dealing with the growing volume of paper coming into your office may seem like an overwhelming challenge, but there is a way to take control. The first and most important step is to evaluate your work space. The best work space is one that supports your priorities. Before reading on, close your eyes and imagine throwing everything in your office out into the hallway except the desk, bookshelves, computer and file cabinets. Now, imagine that you are going to put it all back together in a more efficient and effective manner.