Why Confronting Physician Burnout Head-On Matters

Episode 112 of the Healthcare Experience Matters podcast, hosted by Healthcare Experience Foundation, titled "Why Confronting Physician Burnout Head-On Matters" was published on August 24, 2023 and runs 13 minutes.

August 24, 2023 ·13m · Healthcare Experience Matters

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Carolyn Ward, MD, joins our podcast this week for a candid chat about the impact of burnout on healthcare workers and potential remedies. We're excited to have Dr. Ward in this conversation as she shares her personal experiences combating burnout and provides suggestions on how the healthcare industry as a whole can better address this widespread concern. Highlights from today's podcast include: Examining the root causes of healthcare worker burnout. Ward’s insights into her own struggles with managing burnout. The most effective approaches to tackling physician burnout in the future. Why "quitting medical practice" is not a sustainable solution for physicians contending with burnout. Learn More: https://healthcareexperience.org/carolyn-ward

Episode Description

Carolyn Ward, MD, joins our podcast this week for a candid chat about the impact of burnout on healthcare workers and potential remedies.

We're excited to have Dr. Ward in this conversation as she shares her personal experiences combating burnout and provides suggestions on how the healthcare industry as a whole can better address this widespread concern. Highlights from today's podcast include:

Examining the root causes of healthcare worker burnout.
Ward’s insights into her own struggles with managing burnout.
The most effective approaches to tackling physician burnout in the future.
Why "quitting medical practice" is not a sustainable solution for physicians contending with burnout.

Learn More: https://healthcareexperience.org/carolyn-ward

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