The recent New York Times article, 'How Tech Can Turn Doctors into Clerical Workers,’ presents a unique perspective of a pervasive problem plaguing our current healthcare system. The author writes, “In America today, the patient in the hospital bed is just the icon, a place holder for the real patient who is not in the bed but in the computer.” The clear image depicted in this statement is alarming, but, as I believe most would agree, unfortunately accurate. As I reflect on

Initial reflection on current practice setting, organization and outlook for DNP role integration and project implementation Practice Overview I function out of two independent, but collaborative practices. The first being my own practice, MAINTENANCE, which is a non-surgical aesthetics clinic focusing on non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic facial, skin and body contouring, tightening and rejuvenation. I began my practice with my collaborating physician, Dr. Jaime