Practice Survival Kit: How to tackle your new learning curve.

The article offers tips for ophthalmologists on how to manage the transition stage from an academic or hospital environment to private practice. The author discusses understanding how ophthalmologists fit into their new practice situation, their relationship with medical staff, and using senior doctors as a source for knowledge. Furthermore, ophthalmologists should know how to manage their patients and clinical time. INSETS: Your Chance to Shine;Defuse the Difficult Patient;When You Break Bad News.