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Set clear rules to stop bad behavior that worsens morale

Inappropriate and disruptive behavior by physicians and other hospital staff isn’t just a teamwork issue. It can be a sign of burnout and a threat to patient safety and quality of care. Here’s what your organization can do.

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Working overtime? At Stanford, physicians bank the time for later

Doctors who take on time-consuming roles are allowed to save time for grocery-store trips, dry cleaning, meal deliveries and more.

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Tait Shanafelt, MD at the American Conference on Physician Health
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Health care leaders must put physician well-being at top of agenda

Low morale among physicians is not an individual failing, but the result of an organizational culture that doesn’t support well-being. Burnout expert Tait Shanafelt, MD, has some ideas on how to change that.

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Taming clinical chaos means fewer physicians eyeing exit: study

The more satisfied physicians are, the less likely they are to leave their practices, says newly published research.

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Dr. Harmon: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Family physician Gerald Harmon, MD, says the greatest discoveries and experiences in medicine lie in the days to come.

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When I Knew Medicine Was My Calling
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Dr. Kabbash: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Dr. Lynda G. Kabbash discusses looking to women in the medical field as role models for her path to allergy medicine.

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Dr. Clark: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Psychiatrist Frank A. Clark, MD, shares his journey through medical school and how faith, prayer and a strong supportive network helped him succeed.

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Dr. Stack: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Steven J. Stack, MD, discusses maintaining composure under pressure and his hope for physicians’ commitment to the humanity of medicine.

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Dr. Streed: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Carl G. Streed Jr., MD, explains how exciting it is to find ways to improve care and population health.   

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