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Kim Templeton, MD
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10 Min Read

Q&A: Uncovering how burnout affects doctors at different life stages

The pandemic and the physician shortage provide new grounds to fix the systemic drivers of burnout, says AMA member Kim Templeton, MD.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

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Note bloat and system “sludge” contribute to physician burnout. Learn about AMA resources to help cut EHR burdens and boost doctors’ well-being.

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Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

The do’s and don'ts of calling out a patient's bad behavior

Most physicians will encounter patient comments that are rude—or worse. Be prepared with a ready reply and an understanding of the ethics involved. 

Ethics
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4 Min Read

“Try harder” isn’t the fix for physician burnout. Learn what is.

The pandemic helped politicize the exam room and exacerbate long-festering systemic problems. Discover how the AMA helps reduce physician burnout.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

How chief wellness officers can establish two-way communication

Discover how to broadcast well-being efforts and get feedback from physicians as well as an example of how one practice succeeded. Learn with the AMA.

Physician Health
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3 Min Read

3 priorities mark Sanford Health’s proactive approach to burnout

“Cohesive strategy” is needed to help make a dent in all-time high rates of physician burnout, says Sanford Health President Luis Garcia, MD.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

AMA backs stronger leave policies for medical students, doctors

In medical school, residency or in practice, those caring for newborns or dealing with illnesses or deaths in the family should get time away.

Med Student Advocacy
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4 Min Read

AMA adopts new policies during second day at Interim Meeting

The AMA gathered physician and medical student leaders at its Interim Meeting to shape guiding policies on emerging health care topics.

Press Releases
Panelists at ICPH
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4 Min Read

Bullying is driving more physician burnout: 3 key steps to take

The pandemic has exacerbated medicine’s pervasive bullying problem, with aggressive patient behavior prompting a zero-tolerance approach. Learn more.

Physician Health