Opinion: The Hidden Power of Doing Less—A New Perspective on Clinician Wellness
In recent years, wellness articles for medical professionals have become nearly ubiquitous, filled with well-meaning advice on…
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Opinion: The Hidden Power of Doing Less—A New Perspective on Clinician Wellness
In recent years, wellness articles for medical professionals have become nearly ubiquitous, filled with well-meaning advice on... -
Presidential Historian Draws Parallel Between Past and Present Hardships at ACEP21
BOSTON—Renowned presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin covered a lot of territory during the ACEP21 opening general session,... -
I’ve Been Sued for Medical Malpractice—Now What?
When I was first named in a medical malpractice lawsuit, I was working solo nights in a...
Presidential Historian Draws Parallel Between Past and Present Hardships at ACEP21
BOSTON—Renowned presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin covered a lot of territory during the ACEP21 opening general session,…
I’ve Been Sued for Medical Malpractice—Now What?
When I was first named in a medical malpractice lawsuit, I was working solo nights in a…
Recognizing You Are on the Road to Burnout—and What to Do
Jack is an emergency physician at a busy community hospital. You have been friends for years, and…
Positive Patient Encounters Can Help Emergency Physicians Cope with Burnout
I never thought burnout was a real thing. People always talked about it, but I felt it…
Resilience Training, Mindfulness Can Ease Emergency Department Stress
According to Bonnano, “Resilience is the process of experiencing an adversity and managing to maintain a relatively…
Stigma Surrounding Physician Suicides Means Many Go Unreported
When I was a resident, I came home from a swing shift in May to the smell…
Benefits of Yoga for Emergency Physicians
Fifteen minutes into my first yoga class, I [Dr. Balentine] quickly wondered what I had gotten myself…
Body Language Tips for Emergency Physicians About to Testify
You are sitting in a hard chair on a raised platform being asked question after question by…
Managing Stress In Crisis Critical to Performing Emergency Airway Management Techniques
Too much time is dedicated to the acquisition of technique and too little to the preparation of…