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New podcast explores ways to put the joy back in medical practice

Interviews with doctors on the leading edge of practice transformation describe what it takes. Learn more with the AMA.

Physician Health
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Little reason to fear sharing your clinical notes with patients

The open notes approach can be a winner for patients, doctors and better outcomes. Learn what’s needed to make it work for your practice.

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Here’s how to cultivate leaders who promote physician well-being

The right leadership goes a long way in ensuring physicians have professional satisfaction and less burnout. Learn to nurture those leaders with the AMA.

Physician Health
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Learn stress first aid basics and how they can boost healing

Discover five essential needs that need to be met to help you or your colleagues increase resilience and recover when faced with persistent distress.

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Acrimony between your doctors, C-suite? How to build trust

Relationships between physicians and health care administrators are too often strained. Follow this advice to change things in your organization.

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Know what to do when a peer is experiencing significant stress

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to psychological stress in health care. Find out how administering stress first aid can help restore resiliency.

Physician Health
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3 ways EHRs get it wrong—and hinder physician well-being

To cut through the EHR clutter, one physician expert identifies productivity pain points that contribute to administrative burdens and physician burnout.

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Q&A: Why improving physicians’ well-being is an ongoing journey

AMA member William Barish, MD, reflects on his role as chief wellness officer and how he has had to adjust well-being efforts around COVID-19.

Physician Health
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This first-aid kit will help you treat stress in health care

Stress injuries go beyond physician burnout. Learn more with the AMA on how to help physicians and other health professionals.

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