The Next Healthcare Crisis?

Join our host Holly Wayment on a riveting episode of "Pediatrics Now" featuring Dr. Will Border, a renowned professor of pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. As the Chief Physician Wellness Officer and Director of Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Dr. Border has a unique perspective on a widespread issue — healthcare worker burnout. In this episode, he sheds light on the scale of the burnout problem in the medical field, revealing that up to 60% of physicians experience at least one symptom of burnout. Not only does he delve into the reasons behind the higher prevalence of burnout among women healthcare providers, Dr.Border also explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the crisis, especially for ER and critical care workers. Listen as Dr. Border shares his personal experiences and what motivates him to address this critical topic. He dives into the emotional challenges health practitioners face, the importance of support systems, and the urgency to better comprehend and effectively tackle burnout. He also discusses Brene Brown's work on perfectionism and self-compassion among physicians. Catch an insight-rich discussion filled with reflective moments, including an inspirational Nelson Mandela quote. Tune in to "Pediatrics Now" to gain a deeper understanding of healthcare worker burnout and the multilayered solutions needed to pull the medical field back from the brink of this crisis.