Lifestyle

Financial, Organizational Implications of Physician Burnout Reviewed

Investigators assessed burnout-associated costs associated with physician turnover and physicians decreasing their clinical hours at national and organizational levels.

Is Melatonin Beneficial for Pediatric Patients With Sleep Disorders?

A recently published systematic review investigated the benefits and risks of melatonin supplementation for pediatric patients with sleep disturbances.

Job Satisfaction for Faculty in Medicine

Investigators aimed to pinpoint the factors associated with job satisfaction in academic medical center to address faculty burnout.

Light, Incremental Physical Activity Can Help Reduce Brain Aging

Incremental physical activity (PA), even of light intensity, is associated with larger brain volume and healthy brain aging.

Prevalence of Workplace Health Promotion Programs Low

Proportion of programs increased from 2004 to 2017, but only 17.1 percent had comprehensive programs in 2017

Physician House Calls: An Old Model With a Modern-Day Twist

To shed light on this re-emerging phenomenon of physician house calls, MPR interviewed three experts.

Using Self-Reflection to Fight Inequity in Healthcare

White physicians need to examine where racism lives within them and how it lives through them to address the appalling racial inequities in healthcare.

Overall, Physicians Are Happy and Enjoy Their Lives

Researchers surveyed 5855 members of the AAFP and physicians from other specialties to examine their thoughts about happiness in the workplace and satisfaction with life.

Patient-Centered Medical Management for Depression

Researchers found that there has been little attention paid to intervention to enhance treatment adherence in nonpsychotic major depression, so they outlined steps for engagement, retention, and adherence for these patients.

Physician Mental Health: The Role of Self-Compassion and Detachment

Prioritization of patients’ well-being can lead physicians to neglect their own well-being, including their mental health.

Physician-Mothers as Caregivers Increases Risk for Burnout, Mood Disorders

Physician-mothers who care for seriously ill children, spouses, or parents have higher rates of burnout and mood disorders.

Book a Ticket to Relaxation: Can a Vacation Stave Off Burnout?

A 2-week vacation may be essential to your health as a practicing physician.

Should Mental Health Screenings for Physicians Be Standard Procedure?

The suicide rate among physicians far exceeds that of the general population.

Search Query Volumes Reflect the Effect of #MeToo

Internet searches on sexual assault and harassment have greatly increased since the start of the #MeToo campaign.

Many Female Healthcare Workers Live in Poverty

Many US female health care workers, particularly women of color, live in poverty and lack health insurance.

LGBT Youths at Substantially Increased Risk for Attempted Suicide

Sexual minority youths have a significantly higher risk for life-threatening behavior compared with their heterosexual peers.

Knit One, Purl One: The Health Benefits of Knitting

Knitting is both process- and product-oriented, encompassing repetitive tasks that can exercise physical and cognitive skills

Share Your Medical New Year’s Resolutions

What do you resolve to focus on in 2019?

AMA Survey Collects Advice for Physicians Approaching Retirement

The transition from the workforce into retirement is always challenging, but for physicians accustomed to working long or odd hours, it can be especially difficult.

Give Thanks: The Role of Gratitude in Combating Burnout

Many healthcare organizations are trying a new tactic to reduce rates of burnout: gratitude.