“Top 10 Tips to Beat Loneliness at Work”
In this article from ACP's I.M. Matters, Kerri Palamara, MD, MACP, discusses how the challenge of isolation and loneliness at work can be exacerbated by personal and societal circumstances, workplace stressors, and technology.
“When the Doctor Will (Not) See You Now”
In this article from ACP's I.M. Matters, Isaac O. Opole, ACP President, MBChB, PhD, MACP, discusses how difficult it is to see a physician for an acute symptom and how it is almost impossible to get a primary care appointment for routine care in a reasonable amount of time. The mushrooming of pharmacy-based clinics and urgent care clinics run by nonphysician health care professionals and the unspeakable congestion of emergency departments are symptoms of a much greater problem.
“Burnout in Healthcare: How Depersonalization and Dissociation Manifest, and How to Overcome Them”
In this episode of the Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Podcast, the emotional toll of burnout on healthcare professionals is explored with Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and Chief Wellness Officer at the University of Tennessee System. Burnout often manifests as depersonalization—a form of emotional detachment that shields clinicians from the relentless trauma they witness. Dr. Gold delves into how this protective mechanism can lead to emotional numbness, distancing healthcare workers from their patients and even themselves.
“No One Left Behind: Expanded Peer Support and Second Victim Syndrome”
Alicia Pilarski, DO, associate professor of emergency medicine, associate chief medical officer, and medical director of the Supporting Our Staff (SOS) Peer Support Program for Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin, shares her experience building an expanded peer support program for the entire health care team.
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