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No matter the profession, everyone wishes they could go back in time and provide sage wisdom to their younger selves to help ease the path that awaits them.

Encouraging physicians to talk about their mental health and practice self-care are important tools to prevent burnout and suicide.

The American Medical Association’s practice management tools aim to solve burnout at the level of individual practices and larger health systems.

With thoughtful improvements to how technology is employed and measured, physicians can return to the joy of practice.

How one physician turned his recovery from burnout into a leadership program that’s shifted the culture in his medical system.

It’s about time-time to recognize that primary care physicians (PCPs) need more time with their patients.

There was a time when doctors looked forward to retiring after a successful career, looking to vacation, play golf and spend more time with their families. But these days, it seems more physicians are halting retirement plans.

How giving back to the community can recharge

Kahlil Gibran said, “Work is love made visible.” In our profession, work is, in fact, sacred. As we cannot give what we do not have, ensuring our needs are met in healthcare is not selfish. It is necessary.

For physicians, the myth of the ideal day is a reality.

The solution for burnout is for physicians to be able to devote their full energies solely to the wellbeing of their patients by opting-out of the demands of all third-party contracts and not becoming hospital corporate employees.

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The physician field remains largely male despite equality in medical school numbers

By now, we know that women physicians have higher rates of burnout than their male counterparts, with increased levels of depression and suicide.

. Physicans are more likely to commit suicide than a member of the general population and 73% of physicians would not recommend the profession to their children, according to a recent report.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released the latest data on physicians’ average salaries across the country, and the results could not have been more diverse across the map.

An exclusive physician poll shows practices face more patient anger, and the cause is largely financial anxiety.

Primary care physicians see their practices improve as they become more nimble in a fast-changing world

With the recent publication of the results of the FIRST (Flexibility in Duty Hour Requirements for Surgical Trainees) trial, residency duty hours are again in the news.

Government mandates and payer demands have physicians more stretched than ever, but there are strategies to help alleviate the burden.

Using your medical skills to help out in the community can be rewarding, but physicians must make sure they consider the liability implications before lending a hand.

A new workforce survey shows physicians are feeling over-extended and shifting toward hospital employment .

With changing requirements and regulations, it’s easy for physicians to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks. One way to break free of that daily grind is to volunteer your medical services.

A reader comments on the difficulties of practicing primary care medicine in today's healthcare system.

With heavy patient loads and uncertainty surrounding health reform, it’s not surprising that many physicians occasionally feel overwhelmed or burnout. But for those looking to make a radical career change away from primary care, Physician Executive Coach Ashley Wendel, MA, CMC, PDC, says they should first consider their options.

More than 70% of primary care visits are related to psychosocial issues, including anxiety and depression. Although few primary care physicians currently have the resources to help patients address those issues, a new program may show that investing in those services is worthwhile both for the provider and the patient.

Burnout and dissatisfaction are all-too-common among primary care physicians, but some practices have found ways to make medicine enjoyable again.

Primary care physicians (PCPs) are in the greatest demand by hospitals, medical groups, and other healthcare organizations seeking to fill staffing needs, a new survey indicates.