Physician Burnout

Fostering flexible schedules at all stages of the cardiology career arc can improve retention, increase career longevity and address diversity and inclusion, according to a health policy statement from the American College of Cardiology.

Much of physician burnout is driven by administrative tasks, but technology, particularly artificial intelligence, may alleviate that burden.

As the incoming president of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAFP, said she hopes to inspire members to work innovatively while preserving their well-being.

The 23rd annual National Primary Care Week is underway, highlighting the field’s strengths and urgent needs.

Emotional exhaustion has increased about 10% for all types of health care workers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that current resources are not enough to improve their well-being, according to researchers.

The physician burnout rate “spiked dramatically” during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the importance of mitigation efforts, according to the AMA.

CHICAGO — A small pilot program improved the wellness and work productivity of expectant and new physician parents by offering them coaching sessions and stipends for lactation support, a recent study found.

The delivery of health care is in turmoil. Uncertainty about how to provide the health care patients desire at an affordable price has led to efforts to disrupt the status quo.

Female physicians experience more microaggressions from patients than male physicians, which can influence job satisfaction, burnout and behavioral modifications, a recent study found.

CHICAGO — When struggling with burnout, many health care providers are expected to simply be more resilient, but this does not address the system creating these problems, according to two speakers.