Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 3, 2020

In the news: 2019-nCoV declared a health emergency, red, processed meat tied to higher CVD risk, e-cigarette ban in place, physicians troubled by barriers to care.

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Shawn C. Jones, MD: From burnout to finding meaning in work again

Otolaryngologist and AMA member Shawn C. Jones, MD, has worked to limit the public health toll of tobacco and improve physician well-being.

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5 ways to make team-based care a reality in your private practice

Preventing physician burnout is one of the many reasons private practices should take advantage of team-based care. Find out more from the AMA.

Private Practices
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AMA in the News: January 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2020.

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How Intermountain added more time with patients, less in EHR

Imagine reducing burdensome EHR clicks for physicians. That is what Intermountain Healthcare is working on to reduce and prevent physician burnout.

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Magnificent 7: These are the keys to boosting physician well-being

To make improvements in medicine, health care systems must look at what resources are lacking and contributing to physician burnout. Find out more.

Physician Health
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When a colleague struggles with burnout, here’s how to reach out

Learn what to do if you think a friend or colleague is dealing with burnout.

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Physician burnout: Which medical specialties feel the most stress

The overall physician burnout rate has dropped. Find out how your medical specialty compares, and learn what's driving doctor burnout and how to prevent it.

Physician Health
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Feeling burned out? Try picking up the phone to call your coach

Professional coaching may be one effective strategy to reduce physician burnout and improve well-being, says research published in JAMA. Learn how it works.

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