Ending Physician Overwhelm
I'm Megan Melo, board-certified Family and Obesity Medicine Physician and Physician Coach. In this podcast we talk about the many ways that burnout shows up in our lives, and what we can do about it. I'm on a mission to help Physicians take steps towards to heal burnout by unlearning the habits of perfectionism, people-pleasing and limiting beliefs so that we can lead healthier, happier lives.
The healthcare system is broken; but you don't have to wait until it's fixed to feel better. I'm here to help.
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Ending Physician Overwhelm
Your AI Employee: How to Boss Around Technology That Actually Helps
Stop Playing Around and Start Making AI Work FOR You
If you're still on the fence about AI tools, or you've tried them and felt frustrated, this episode is for you. We're talking about how to actually use these tools to make your life easier—not add another complicated task to your already overwhelming day.
What We Talk About
- The three non-negotiable rules for using AI tools effectively (and why thinking of AI as your employee changes everything)
- How I went from trial-and-error with multiple AI scribes to finding one that actually works for my complex primary care visits
- The letter-writing hack that saves me hours of Googling templates
- Why I let AI write my show notes, emails, and blog posts (and why that's not cheating—it's smart)
- How to create your own AI coach that asks you the right questions when you're stuck
- Real examples: from risk management letters to policy manuals to patient handouts
The Three Rules That Change Everything
Rule #1: Give Clear Instructions Just like with human employees, vague directions get you garbage results. Be specific about what you want and how you want it delivered.
Rule #2: Practice Before Going Live Don't push record on that AI scribe without knowing how it works. Test everything first—you'll save yourself from recreating notes from scratch.
Rule #3: Remember You're the Boss This technology exists to serve you, not the other way around. If it's creating more work instead of less, you need to retrain it or find a better tool.
Your Homework
Pick ONE area where you're spending time on tasks that don't require your medical expertise. Could AI help you write that insurance authorization letter? Create patient handouts? Draft professional correspondence?
Start there. Give it clear instructions. See what happens.
The Bottom Line
AI tools are here to stay, and they can genuinely make your life easier—but only if you approach them with the right mindset. You deserve help that actually helps. You deserve tools that work for you, not against you.
Remember: You're not being lazy by using these tools. You're being strategic about where you spend your precious time and energy.
Let's Connect
Need more support? Schedule a coaching consultation at https://calendly.com/healthierforgood/coaching-discovery-call
Connect with us:
- Website: healthierforgood.com
- Email: megan@healthierforgood.com
- Instagram: @meganmelomd
To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.
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