Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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In stressful times for women doctors, self-care can go a long way

While burnout is a systems issue, especially amid the pandemic, two women physicians detail the power of reclaiming control and asking for help.

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Q&A: Helping doctors find the leader in themselves to cut burnout

Maureen Leffler, MD, says that leadership skills give doctors what they need to change the system, influence others and find joy in work.

Physician Health
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4 steps to boost your well-being as a doctor amid pandemic’s crush

Physician burnout requires systemic solutions, but a Cleveland Clinic physician leader offers ideas to help doctors reclaim some peace of mind.

Physician Health
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Inside one health system’s $2.9 million plan to fight burnout

With thousands of its health professionals burned out, Ochsner Health secured $2.9 million in federal grants to work on well-being. Learn more.

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Why physician well-being is a two-way street

Cedars-Sinai psychiatrist says Waguih IsHak, MD, says addressing burnout amid COVID-19 requires team effort from doctors, health care organizations.

Physician Health
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36 MIN READ

Doctor shortages are here—time to act, Drs. Harmon and Orlowski weigh in

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, and Janis M. Orlowski, MD, detail what’s driving the physician shortage.

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Moving Medicine Podcast
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Clinical Case Study: Telehealth for Emergency Medicine

In collaboration with the American College of Emergency Physicians, AMA hosted a virtual session on telehealth for emergency medicine. Learn more.

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Managing mental health during COVID-19

AMA provides strategies and resources for physicians to manage their mental well-being while also caring for patients during the pandemic or any other crisis.

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With a physician workforce in distress, set up peer support to help

To safeguard the well-being of physicians and other health professionals, organizations need a plan for now—not later. Learn more with the AMA.

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