Stop Physician Burnout (Book Review) A few weeks ago, I was working at one of the surgery centers and on top of a desk inside one of the physician offices was a book called Stop Physician Burnout. It immediately caught my eye since I'm one of the wellness champions in my hospital organization. While I haven't experienced burnout myself, I know how vitally important it is … [Read more...] about Stop Physician Burnout (Book Review)
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Don’t Forget About The Second Victims, We Suffer Too
Don't Forget About The Second Victims, We Suffer Too Physicians go through a lot. We see a lot. And a lot of what we experience can be traumatizing. As an anesthesiologist, I come across life or death scenarios on a regular basis. The demands of our job can be taxing. We work extremely hard for the good of our patients and never want to see them harmed. But it's not all … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget About The Second Victims, We Suffer Too
Is The EMR The Cause Of Physician Burnout?
Is The EMR The Cause Of Physician Burnout? Physician burnout is a problem we need to take more seriously. Burnout can lead to work dissatisfaction, depression, and even suicide. Without a doubt, it is harmful to us as physicians, as well as our patients and the community as a whole. Could the EMR be the root cause of physician burnout? When asked why physicians feel … [Read more...] about Is The EMR The Cause Of Physician Burnout?