From The Physician Editor-in-Chief: The Wake of Grieving Caused by COVID-19
As tears silently rolled down my patient’s face, I could feel my own eyes grow moist. Holding back...
Dec 17, 2021
As tears silently rolled down my patient’s face, I could feel my own eyes grow moist. Holding back...
Nov 11, 2021
The stress and strain of the pandemic have taken a toll on the healthcare community, with many...
Sep 20, 2021
Discussions of physician or healthcare provider wellness are often narrowly focused on personal...
Aug 20, 2021
By Carolyn Crist Suicide is the only cause of death that is higher among doctors than the general population, according to two Canadian physicians who coauthored an information sheet about physician suicide. In particular, male...
Jan 7, 2021
Physician burnout is a serious problem with serious consequences; it is associated with increased risk of depression, impaired quality of life, substance abuse, and suicide. Not surprisingly, in a recent survey of 7,500...
Jun 25, 2020
Data indicate that medical oncologists, irrespective of where they practice, appear to be at...
Jun 19, 2020
Burnout is costly: evidence shows it takes a toll on mental health, leads to medical errors, and...
Nov 1, 2019
Six goals include creation of positive work and learning environments that prevent, reduce burnout
Jul 18, 2019
One of the first questions I am often asked by doctors and nurses when I am at a medical...
Jul 11, 2019
No differences seen in post-training patient mortality, readmissions, or costs of care
Jul 9, 2019
Receiving more than average number of messages linked to increased probability of physician burnout
Jul 2, 2019
Increased job fulfillment, decreased burnout seen for critical care physicians working seven-day rotations