A picture of Dr. James Murtagh posing for a picture while traveling, something he likes to do when he is not practicing medicine
In an interview with Inspirery, Dr. James Murtagh indicated that the most challenging decision he has made in the last few months is entering telemedicine.
Dr. Murtagh advises that telemedicine is the future of medicine. It has helped him to lower operational costs and improve access to care for his patients.
Telemedicine improves patient satisfaction and provides an additional revenue stream for doctors.
Only some days someone gets an opportunity to interview a person like Dr. James Murtagh. He is busy, and getting a hold of him can be difficult. Recently, he had a chance to sit down with the team at Inspirery, and he offered some advice.
Avoiding Doubt
If there is one thing that Dr. James Murtagh has learned over the years, then it is to avoid doubt. He advises professionals who are starting to avoid doubting themselves. Instead, they should have the confidence to implement their ideas.
Self-doubt is an enemy of success. Dr. Murtagh said in the interview, “The best way to get into a cold swimming pool is to jump right in.” Second-guessing will hamper progress. If one has an idea, one should implement it without procrastination or self-doubt. After all, the initiative is the mother of success, said Dr. Murtagh.
Persistence
Dr. Murtagh pointed out that he attributes his success to persistence. He has faced many challenges in his life and career, but he chose never to give up.
Medicine is not for the fainthearted. Dr. James Murtagh said that anyone who chooses this career path should be prepared for challenges. Whether in a career or business, persistence is the key to success.
Productivity
It was only possible for Dr. Murtagh to achieve the success he currently enjoys if he was productive. The number one piece of advice for productivity that he offered is staying disciplined. Being disciplined has helped him to accomplish a lot in life.
Dr. Murtagh advised those who want to stay productive to ensure a good night’s sleep. Quality sleep helps to revitalize the body and the mind.
Learning from the Coronavirus
Dr. James Murtagh told Inspirery that it is essential to implement lessons learned from the coronavirus. Many mistakes were made while addressing the pandemic; these offer a learning opportunity. Filling the healthcare gaps that currently exist will improve healthcare.
The Covid-19 pandemic revealed the fragility of the system. It brought the medical system to its knees. Medical practitioners were not prepared to handle the demands of Covid-19. Hospital equipment across America was insufficient for the rising cases of the virus.
Dr. James Murtagh’s Accomplishments
Dr. Murtagh is an accomplished pulmonary and critical care medicine doctor. He is one of the leading doctors in the emerging field of sleep medicine.
Dr. Murtagh is a prolific author with over 40 articles published in top journals. He has contributed to books on bioethics and general medical topics. He also publishes regular op-eds in newspapers.
Dr. Murtagh’s career combines medicine, writing, and social activism. He is involved with many community initiatives that help address the current health crisis.
