Physicians can feel buried with a number of common demands: a full inbox, chart maintenance, and following numerous guidelines and regulations.
Taking time to write patient stories as narratives can be a powerful technique to connect with emotions stirred up by patient interaction—and can help reflect on the meaning you find in what you do. Reconnecting with your values and meaning can help protect against burnout.
Learn more
- Toolkit: Physician Well-Being
- Webinar: Physician Burnout: It’s Not a Resiliency Deficit
- Podcast: Elevating Joy and Meaning in Medicine