In my life as in my research, I’ve found that our strengths as doctors — when unchecked — can lead to burnout. Find out how values like excellence and compassion, two virtues of our profession, can cause us to feel exhausted, disenchanted, and burnt out.
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How does outdoor activity in childhood affect adult mental health? Why has burnout declined? Who is buying GE’s biopharma business — and for how much? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown!
In the first part of our series on “capabilities,” we explore how a revolutionary concept from the business world can ease the burnout epidemic in medicine. What are the key takeaways of this framework? Read on to find out!
It’s a new year; typically a time for fresh starts and high morale. This may not be true for you if you’re a doctor, however. Studies suggest doctors are up to 15 times more likely to burn out than other professionals. Sufferers complain of irregular sleep patterns and poor self-care, an unfortunate irony for those …