Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Providing mental health aid to New York front-line physicians

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 In the second of a two-part series about lessons learned in New York, with efforts of providing mental health assistance.

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6 changes Ochsner made during the pandemic to protect physicians

Before COVID-19, well-being strategies centered around practice efficiency and leadership development, but as the pandemic hit it required a quick shift in focus.

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Physician Health
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Relief from administrative burdens must remain after pandemic ends

When the COVID-19 crisis ends, health care should use lessons learned to further reduce administrative and technological burdens to improve patient care.

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COVID-19 resource guide: Women in medicine

AMA has curated resources to assist women physicians and health care workers, and their patients during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Physician Health
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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7 ways to address physicians’ pandemic stress

First there was an epidemic of physician burnout, then the pandemic happened. Find out what smart health systems are doing to help their doctors and health professionals cope.

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Burnout isn’t due to resiliency deficit. It’s still a system issue.

Even the most resilient physicians have substantial rates of burnout. Learn more about what health systems must do to improve physician well-being.

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COVID-19 FAQs: Health equity in a pandemic

AMA looks at some of the reasons why marginalized and minoritized patients have and will suffer disproportionally during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the frequently asked questions on health equity in a pandemic.

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Health Equity
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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How the pandemic casts physician burnout in new light

COVID-19 is straining physicians in acute and ambulatory care settings in different ways. Learn more with AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD.

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4 ways to get help cutting the stupid stuff at your health system

Small annoyances can add up to big administrative burdens for doctors. Learn more from the AMA about how to engage appropriate departments and get the help you’ll need.

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