#7: Change is a Game Changer

In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Tim Spurrell, who shares with us his reflections and thoughts on how to work through burnout. He shares his journey and insights which make this episode unique because we leave the theoretical behind and get to hear a real boots-on-the-ground example.Synopsis: In this podcast, hear directly from a provider about how to work through burnout. Tim Spurrell is a board-certified OB-GYN and a Medical Director to many clinics. Dr. Spurrell discusses how his objective is to make a lot of diagnoses, rather than one particular diagnosis while still delivering quality care. By focusing on what he can change, Spurell found ways to combat burnout. Often practitioners are frustrated because they don’t see much of their work coming together outside of the diagnosis, and there is little connectivity within the office/health center.  Combat this feeling by creating a robust team environment within the center--A team environment that is more than just a “team” in name, but rather one that can be “felt.”  Spurrell created a team with his medical assistants. Not only did he feel more connected to staff and patients, but this change also helped him gain more control of his life as he had previously thought he had less power in the office than he wanted.  The newly designed team dynamic between him and his assistant had him leaving the office on time, enjoying his full lunch break, and relieved him of much of the burnout feeling he was having. Spurrell continues to discuss the ways in which he created this dynamic with his medical assistant and the areas in which he has delegated work to his assistant to minimize burnout. If you are feeling burnt out or a lack of connectedness to your practice or patients, this podcast will offer ideas and methods to combat both of those feelings. Thanks for listening!  Check us out on: FacebookInstagramLinkedInOur WebsiteTikTokTwitterYouTube