Interventional Radiology: A Potential Antidote to Physician Burnout

Semin intervent Radiol 2019; 36: 046-048 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1679945Physician burnout affects more than half of U.S. physicians, is multifactorial in origin, and should be addressed at organizational, group, and individual levels. By examining the career of one private practice interventional radiologist, insight into lessons learned and strategies for promotion of a fulfilling career might apply to others. Priorities may vary depending on stage of career, but some common themes of meaning and purpose that most interventional radiology (IR) physicians embrace throughout their careers emerge. Recognizing and cultivating these might provide keys to mitigating professional burnout and promoting a fulfilling IR career. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Seminars in Interventional Radiology - March 28, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Knox, Michael F. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research