11 min

Episode 7 Burnout in Medicine: Signs, and how to find Freedom and Autonomy‪.‬ Women In medicine Be The Change

    • Medicine

In today's video/podcast we are talking about the signs and symptoms of burnout, and how burnout in medicine can manifest.  Burnout in family medicine is common, but also in many other specialty fields, and the number of doctors and healthcare providers facing burnout is rising, particularly in women.    As women in medicine, we talk with out patients about mental health awareness but often don't make it a priority for ourselves.  The increasing lack of freedom and autonomy in medicine, alongside the increasing demands put on providers is the perfect recipe for burnout.   Check out this episode to learn the many different faces of burnout, as well as some resources and ideas to help you slow down and reset if you are facing burnout in medicine.  Topics discussed include the use of FMLA, physician led coaching and/or life coaching, being a self-advocate, setting boundaries, transitioning and exploring other income streams, and more!

In today's video/podcast we are talking about the signs and symptoms of burnout, and how burnout in medicine can manifest.  Burnout in family medicine is common, but also in many other specialty fields, and the number of doctors and healthcare providers facing burnout is rising, particularly in women.    As women in medicine, we talk with out patients about mental health awareness but often don't make it a priority for ourselves.  The increasing lack of freedom and autonomy in medicine, alongside the increasing demands put on providers is the perfect recipe for burnout.   Check out this episode to learn the many different faces of burnout, as well as some resources and ideas to help you slow down and reset if you are facing burnout in medicine.  Topics discussed include the use of FMLA, physician led coaching and/or life coaching, being a self-advocate, setting boundaries, transitioning and exploring other income streams, and more!

11 min