Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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What do health care organizations owe doctors battling COVID-19?

Physicians put safety at risk to provide pandemic care. The organizations where they work must step up too. The AMA Code of Medical Ethics clarifies the obligations.

Ethics
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5 resources built to provide emotional support in times of crisis

Learn how Henry Ford Health System in Detroit constantly update their well-being initiatives for health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

How to combat COVID-19’s disparate mental health impact

The pandemic is hitting people of color especially hard, and mental health is no exception. Learn what patients and physicians can do to alleviate the stress.

Health Equity
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How to care for health professionals during crisis and beyond

When crisis occurs, there are inevitable stress reactions. Learn how to address well-being in your organization before, during and after a crisis.

Physician Health
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7 MIN READ

5 wellness task force tactics designed to prioritize physician health

Learn how Rush University Medical Center pushes a proactive approach to improving mental health and well-being for physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Physician Health
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COVID-19 physician well-being initiatives embrace family needs

As Washington continues to battle COVID-19, learn about three initiatives aimed at improving well-being for health professionals and their families.

Physician Health
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New York, Detroit, rural Wisconsin: 3 CEO views on COVID-19 impact

CEOs at three major U.S. health systems outline how the pandemic is testing their ability to meet the needs of patients, communities and front-line doctors and other health professionals.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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Fear of COVID-19 doesn’t disappear when you leave the hospital

AMA member and medical intensivist Devang Sanghavi, MD, shares how he has taken extra measures to protect his family from COVID-19.

Physician Health
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Amid COVID-19 upheaval, know your rights as an employed physician

The United States has surpassed more than half a million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and as the pandemic continues, businesses of all kinds continue to struggle as they face complex decisions.

Sustainability