Physician Burnout: Warning Signs, Treatment & Recent News

DigitalOct 21, 2020

7 things about EHRs that stress out doctors

Learn about what research has identified as the factors of electronic health record (EHR) systems associated with physician stress and burnout.

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Patient Support & AdvocacyOct 13, 2020

In EHR age, 5 proven tips to enhance patient-physician connection

Mismatch of time and expectations is associated with physician burnout, but improving the patient-physician relationship can help. Find out how.

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Physician HealthOct 9, 2020

When addressing doctors’ well-being first ask, “How are you?”

Sometimes a simple question can go a long way. Learn more about how to create a healthy conversation that airs doctors’ concerns amid unprecedented stressors.

Physician HealthOct 7, 2020

Federal legislation’s message to doctors: It’s OK to ask for help

Bipartisan legislation named for New York doctor who died of suicide during COVID-19 will bolster mental health infrastructure for health professionals.

Physician HealthOct 7, 2020

Generational divide: 4 ways physician burnout differs by age

Burnout continues to affect the personal and professional lives of physicians. Find out how different generations experience and respond to physician burnout.

Accelerating Change in Medical EducationOct 5, 2020

Why the physician of the future is a master adaptive learner

A new metacognitive approach provides a practical framework for learners at all development levels in medicine to acquire adaptive expertise.

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SustainabilityOct 5, 2020

Ask physicians which daily tasks fall into “stupid stuff” pile

For physician practices and health systems looking to cut time-wasting tasks, here’s how to engage doctors and other health professionals in the process.

Physician HealthSep 30, 2020

Q&A: As pandemic strains doctors, she leads Henry Ford’s response

As director of physician wellness at Henry Ford Health System, Lisa MacLean, MD, is monitoring the pandemic’s impact on the doctor workforce.

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