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Even small drop in task load can cut odds of physician burnout

Learn more with the AMA about what new research is revealing about the relationship between physicians’ administrative burdens and their well-being.

Physician Health
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6 areas health systems must focus on long after pandemic ends

CEOs from many of America’s best health care organizations explain how COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping their efforts to improve physician well-being.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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SPS member profile: Michael L. Carius, MD, FACEP

Learn more about SPS member Michael L. Carius, MD, FACEP, a psychiatrist and member of the Oklahoma State Medical Association.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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5 factors contributing to physician stress during the pandemic

From crisis fatigue to anxiety over a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, find out what is causing heightened stress among those on the front lines of care.

Physician Health
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How COVID-19’s affecting mental health of women physicians

Three female physicians talk about balancing work, home life, child care and anxiety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Physician Health
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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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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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Will mom get sick? Life as a physician mother during the pandemic

Parents across the country are dealing with the challenges of balancing work and home life. Three physician mothers share their stories.

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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 Health