Physician Burnout

Technologic advances such as online patient portals have given patients unprecedented access to their health care providers.

New American Academy of Family Physicians President Jennifer L. Brull, MD, FAAFP, said she is committed to helping create a more stable system focused on physician well-being during her tenure.

CHICAGO — A parental wellness program resonated widely with physicians navigating parenthood and improved well-being, according to two speakers at the Women in Medicine Summit.

Most physicians and residents report feelings of burnout, while stigma about receiving mental health care remains prevalent, according to a new report from The Physicians Foundation.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Penny A. Asbell, MD, FACS, MBA, of the University of Memphis shares tips for cultivating a lasting career in ophthalmology.

Professional fulfillment can be achieved through a culture of wellness, efficiency of practice in the workplace and personal resilience, according to a speaker at the Ending Clinician Burnout Global Summit.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a great impact on the health care system and the well-being of health care professionals, the effects of which are still felt today.

As part of the ongoing challenge to achieve work-life integration, experts are pursuing creative endeavors and practicing decompression to provide outlets for physicians struggling with burnout.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Laura B. Enyedi, MD, of Duke Eye Center South Durham, discusses gratitude and avoiding burnout.

Health care professionals are more likely to experience mental health issues than other workers in the United States, but the stigma they face often deters them from seeking treatment, leading to tragic outcomes, a speaker said.