Managing the Stressors Driving Physician Burnout Research indicates that a majority of physicians may be suffering from burnout and that burnout is nearly twice as prevalent among physicians as among other workers in the United States. Who or what is responsible for physician burnout is a complicated question that has prompted a great deal of research over many years. Burnout in physicians has been defined as emotional exhaustion, impersonal reaction to patients, feelings of incompetence, low achievement, and lack of motivation. There are multiple tools to measure physician burnout and wellness. Assessing the problem is a key organizational and personal strategy for ensuring quality patient care and physician well-being. March 27, 2023 Physician Wellness physician burnout, physician wellness, ProAssurance, risk management 0 0 Comment Read More »
Healthcare Burnout Symposium February 23-25, 2023 You are invited to the Healthcare Burnout Symposium at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center sponsored by Los Angeles County Medical Association February 23-25th. This event is in person with early bird pricing available until December 2nd and group discounts available. November 21, 2022 Events, Leadership, Medical Students, News, Physician Wellness, Physicians for a Healthy California, RCMA, RCMA/CMA, Residents News healthcare burnout, healthcare symposium, medical staff, physician burnout 0 0 Comment Read More »
Recognizing the Signs of Physician Burnout More than half of U.S. physicians report symptoms of burnout — a 25% increase from 2013 to 2017.1 This is a serious concern, because physician burnout can lead to patients suffering adverse events2 or leave physicians unable to express empathy and compassion with their patients.3 In this special report, the Risk Management Specialists at NORCAL help you identify the signs of physician burnout so you can address it before it harms your practice. October 16, 2017 Resources Burnout, NORCAL, Physician Burnout, Stress 0 0 Comment Read More »
