Compassionate Leadership: The Shortcut to Good Outcomes for Clinicians and Patients Alike
August 19, 2022 New England Journal of Medicine
Rather than fixing the worker, we should focus on fixing the workplace. In this talk from the New England Journal of Medicine, learn how compassionate leadership can improve clinician well-being and other wellness outcomes.
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Organizational wellness Burnout Leadership and professional development
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