Articles Tagged With: burnout
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Physicians Anonymously Tell Their Stories in New Study
It is tough to have a uterus in the post-Dobbs United States. The physicians who treat pregnant women are outraged and horrified, according to their anonymous stories in a new report: Care Post-Roe: Documenting cases of poor-quality care since the Dobbs decision.
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Sentinel Events Increased in 2022, Fall Reports Up Sharply
The Joint Commission’s latest report on sentinel events shows a 19% increase from 2021 to 2022. Falls, which were the most common sentinel event, increased almost 27%.
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The Hippocratic Oath: Are We Hurting Ourselves and Each Other?
While there are multiple definitions of well-being, it commonly is described as a dynamic and ongoing process involving self-awareness and healthy choices, resulting in a successful and balanced lifestyle. Burnout results from chronic stress, which leads to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and decreased feelings of personal accomplishment. Unfortunately, given the rigor of the healthcare profession, healthcare providers often need to remember to consider their emotional well-being while navigating the shift toward an oligopolistic medical industry that perpetuates the cycle by focusing on profit — totaling 18.3% of the gross domestic product.
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Report: Nearly 100,000 Nurses Quit During Pandemic
Stress, burnout, and retirements drove exodus.
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One Year After Landmark Case, Criminal Convictions Remain a Risk for Providers
Criminal prosecutions of clinicians continue after a highly publicized case in 2022. Recent charges indicate nurses and other healthcare workers remain at risk. Rehabilitation centers and nursing homes often are the source of incidents that lead to criminal charges.
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Healing Groups Bringing Happiness, Joy to Nurses
Support groups help nurses with occupational anxiety, strengthening mental health and offering ways to manage stress.
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Emergency Clinicians’ Emotional Reactions to Psychiatric Patients Affect Care, Well-Being
Survey participants painted a picture of negative healthcare experiences, for both patients and clinicians, that are adversely affecting the quality of care and staff well-being. Change is badly needed to ensure these vulnerable patient populations receive care — and to support ED providers.
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Physicians’ Well-Being Top Ethics Issue
Ethicists should encourage their organizations to survey physicians to identify which factors are adversely affecting well-being. Meaningful change cannot occur without actively engaging physicians in determining what changes they believe will significantly improve their health and well-being.
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Physicians Less Optimistic About Public Health
Burning the candle at both ends is catching up with physicians, some of whom expressed frustration with the way their medical facilities are addressing burnout, according to the results of a new survey.
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Patient Code of Conduct Aimed at Protecting Staff
Mass General Brigham hospital in Boston recently implemented a patient code of conduct designed to protect clinicians and other staff from verbal abuse or disrespect. Such policies are becoming more common in response to harassment in healthcare workplaces.