Topic in Focus: Physician Well-being

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National Physician Suicide Awareness Day information

National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, observed each year on Sept. 17, highlights the alarming rates of physician suicide and the need for greater support in health care.

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Preventing physician suicide

Taking proactive steps to identify and address physician distress can help to ensure the well-being of colleagues. Access a PDF resource and more.

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Empowering physicians to put their health first

One key is to change licensing and credentialing applications to support physicians who seek care for mental health or substance-use disorders.

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How these health systems are prioritizing physician well-being

Reducing burnout is essential to high-quality patient care and a sustainable health system. Learn how health systems are driving solutions to physician burnout.

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AI in psychiatry will help, but is not a substitute for physicians

New American Psychiatric Association CEO Marketa Wills, MD, says augmented intelligence (AI) will enhance psychiatry, but doctors must be at the helm.

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6 things doctors can do today to say goodbye to busywork

By tweaking the way your health care organization approaches daily tasks, physicians can regain time in their day. Learn what can be done differently.

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Marshfield Clinic tackles burnout by first helping the individual

Battling the burnout epidemic requires system-level change, and Marshfield Clinic Health System is keeping the focus where it counts: on the physician.

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Five physician specialties that spend the most time in the EHR

A new study compares EHR time demands among specialties, as well as which physicians are required to do the most work after hours.

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6 steps to measuring physician burnout—and then reversing it

An AMA toolkit offers practical ways organizations can assess physician burnout and improve well-being.

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