Work/Life Balance

Around the world and at home, physicians are called to serve, notes family physician Lanny R. Copeland.

Is the sense of fulfillment in practicing medicine outweighed by the challenges and stress involved?

Here's how to rethink the work day to find the balance you need with the rest of your life as a physician.

The healthy lifestyle is no secret to humanity nor to physicians; it has been the indubitable and reliable source of healing for thousands of years.

As a physician, having a routine is important to maintaining sanity, marriage, and work-life balance.

Probably because of my gender and life situation, I tend to be particularly affected by young women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Dr. Kathleen Hall of The Stress Institute discusses easy tips for physicians to manage stress and prevent burnout.

When it comes to their careers and the future of their profession, physicians have a lot to say. Here's a sampling of such comments, directed at their families and our nation's political leaders.

Maggie Kozel, MD, on how perverse incentives and modern life are destroying a sacred relationship. And how to get it back.

Why physician Katharina Scharruhn thinks about the public's view of doctors and the image she wishes they would see as diametrically opposed.

Work-life balance is important for both sexes, but women may strive for it in a way men realize is unrealistic.

Temporary tattoo monitors vital signs; chocolate helps boost your workout; accepting gifts as a physician; and more.

We surveyed hundreds of American physicians on everything from their views on politics and public policy to their sense of professional satisfaction to how well they’re taking care of themselves physically and emotionally. You’re juggling so many demands on your time. How are you holding up?

Creating a personal financial plan means making sure your spending is sustainable over the long term

Are you always saying yes to every request? Here’s how to find the fine point between professional obligations and personal priorities.

What are the most important elements for you in making time both for medicine and for your family?

Practices achieve greatness by focusing on key attributes that allow for financial prosperity, professional growth for staff, satisfied patients, and continuous improvement of operations.

Breathing methods can equip patients to handle stress without reaching for pills.

If you’re on the job hunt, there’s a new, recently unveiled tool that can make the job search more accessible to you.

Perhaps it is time to look at balancing work-life issues in a more creative manner rather than forcing physicians into either/or decisions.

Sometimes where you practice has as much to do with the length of your workday as what’s going on in your practice.

Noteworthy items from Physicians Practice

I thought I’d identified most of the barriers to achieving work-life balance. However, I recently was reintroduced to another one that can also pervade the medical community.

I’m doing something tonight that I try hard not to do. …I didn’t finish my charting at work, so am doing it at home.

As healthcare providers, the notion of disconnecting from work seems completely strange, but a sign that our profession and culture is changing.