Burnout tops physician issues in 2015

As the year comes to a close, we wrap up our look at five top topics that struck a chord with the medical community in 2015. Coming in at No. 1 on the list is physician burnout, a phenomenon that has become all too common as burdensome regulations and the mounting pressures of practice have put many physicians in survival mode. The problem A new study reveals that the prevalence of burnout among physicians has escalated in recent years, with 54.4 percent of physicians reporting at least one symptom of burnout. With those odds, it’s important to understand when burnout may be creeping up on you. At the beginning of the year, a physician burnout researcher identified the seven tell-tale signs you should never ignore—and they include some factors that are so common they may surprise you. We also highlighted the eight things that can put physicians at risk of burnout, most of which can happen at any point in physicians’ careers. As a matter of fact, burnout reaches beyond physicians who are established in practice. Survey results released this year by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACMGE) also found similar concerning trends in resident wellness. Ways physicians are overcoming burnout Thankfully, help is at hand for those who are struggling with burnout or trying to minimize their risk. The AMA’s STEPS Forward™ collection offers online modules with proven solutions, including six ways to improve resiliency in a demand...
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