The National Academy of Medicine’s resource compendium includes resources to help organizations improve health care worker well-being and address burnout.
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This study compares rates of suicidal ideation and COVID-19 stress in essential workers and non-essential workers.
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This article discusses historical and modern views of physician distress and outlines current research to accelerate progress on improving well-being.
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This podcast looks at the impact of COVID-19 on physician mothers. A recent study found they scored substantially higher on measures of anxiety and depression than physician fathers, partly due to increased responsibilities related to childcare and online schooling.
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This podcast looks at the increased incidence of workplace violence facing emergency department doctors and nurses and the tools they can use to predict and prevent patient abuse.
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A profile of rural medicine physicians who share their perspectives on how burnout affects them, their colleagues and communities. Learn more from Dr. Sarah Lespérance, Dr. David Bradbury-Squires and Dr. Sarah Giles.
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This podcast is a panel discussion about the escalation in threats of violence against doctors and possible solutions to ensure their physical and psychological well-being.
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Weill Cornell Medicine aimed to address burnout among attending physicians by fostering an environment that supports clinical care teams.
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The Canadian Virtual Hospice offers videos on COVID-19 and grief for individuals working in health care.
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This policy statement makes recommendations on how to promote psychological safety for physicians.
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This resource provides physicians with advice on what to do when a patient’s behaviour is abusive or threatening.
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External forces can affect the health of patients. This resource discusses the five principles of trauma-informed care to achieve better care for all.