Burnout

The ongoing battle to get patients the treatments they need is a major contributor to physician burnout.

Burnout is not about broken doctors and nurses. It is about a broken system.

The leading cause of physician burnout also puts patients at risk of medical errors, the third leading cause of death in the United States.

The drivers of burnout are too numerous and complex for any individual physician to address alone. But there are steps physicians can take to reduce their stress levels and improve their cognitive functioning and well-being.

Computerized records are not going away, so it is imperative to develop strategies to mitigate and cope with the stress EHRs are causing-for physicians and for patients.

Physician assistants can improve the quality of care and reduce physicians’ burden, especially when they want to take a vacation.

A growing number of physicians are taking their careers and schedules into their hands through multiple part-time jobs and revenue streams.

Strategies to help solo practice physicians step away from the office for a vacation, medical leave, or unexpected emergencies.

Multiple changes in the healthcare field are working synergistically to pull an increasing number of physicians into the bitter swirl of burnout.

Physicians share how they manage work-life balance while having a meaningful career in medicine.

A career in medicine is not for the faint of heart. In fact, a recent survey suggests medical professionals need extra care and concern, especially with regards to their mental health.

Locum tenens assignments can help kick-start or restart career passions and have a meaningful, even life-changing, impact on providers.

The right support and a thoughtful strategy can maximize job satisfaction for physicians who are ready to transition to a second career.

How can docs avoid burnout woes? Three docs share their personal stories.

Physician burnout and disengagement is an epidemic in health care and threatens the way physicians treat patients.

Tech and staffing are two ways that your practice can reduce burnout for physicians and other stressed out employees.

Struggling with your work-life balance? Professional organizations offer solutions for burnout, from lobbying to hands-on help.

Burnout remains a prominent concern for physicians. Here's how to recognize the early signs, get help, and avoid disastrous consequences.

Here are some tips for using global health work to fight burnout.

Some physicians find relief from burnout by getting involved in humanitarian work.

Women physicians may be at higher risk of burnout, but they may have better coping tools, according to researchers.

It’s hard to intervene when you see a fellow provider in trouble with burnout. Here’s how to make it a little easier.

Burnout is a problem for physicians at work, but the solution might be found at home.

To combat burnout, physicians must relearn what "normal" is. They must reclaim what their bodies, minds, and souls crave.

Concierge medicine can help physicians dealing with burnout in more ways than one. Here's are a few examples.