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3 strategies that cut down on physician “pajama time”

Standard workflows and better documentation, in-basket management are the key ingredients in a revamp that saves doctors more than 30 minutes a day.

Sustainability
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Alarming survey results spark 7 system changes to buck burnout

With 59 percent of its doctors experiencing burnout, leaders at this major health system needed a new direction driven by physician feedback.

Physician Health
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Charter calls for comprehensive efforts on physician burnout 

Steps should be taken at societal, organizational, individual levels to improve well-being, says plan from leading organizations including the AMA.

Physician Health
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4 lessons Mayo Clinic learned from group meetings to cut burnout

The hospital lounge may be empty, but there’s a way to restore physician collegiality and improve well-being. Discover how Mayo’s approach succeeded.

Physician Health
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AMA strongly supports the charter on physician well-being

The AMA today expressed strong support of the Charter on Physician Well-Being as a catalyst for addressing the growing problem of physician burnout.

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Icons of a healthy culture of medicine: resiliency, listening, team culture, avoiding burnout, organization
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Take practical steps toward a healthier culture for medicine

The AMA’s targeted, evidence-based advice will help health systems and clinics create a culture of well-being in their organizations. Discover tools you can use now.

Physician Health
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How Johns Hopkins helps ease the stresses of residency

A famous name in U.S. health care is taking on this persistent challenge with a combination of wellness efforts and systems-oriented fixes.

Resident Wellness
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A game plan for medication adherence starts with building trust

Nonadherent patients will struggle to live well with chronic conditions. Bringing the right attitude to discussing the problem goes a long way.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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To understand patient health priorities, ask: "What matters to you?"

Health coaches can help patients make strides with conditions such as hypertension or type 2 diabetes. Here is how asking, “What matters to you?” will help improve patient care.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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