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Readings - Physician Wellness

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Video:

Mindful communication may help physicians battle burnout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8V1ZS1tqOI#t=101

 

Readings:

Shapiro J. Does medical education promote professional alexithymia? A call for attending to the emotions of patients and self in medical training. Acad Med 2011;3:326-32.

 

Wallace JE, Lemaire JB, Ghali WA.  Physician wellness: a missing quality indicator. Lancet 2009;374:1714-21.

 

Zwack J, Schweitzer J. If every fifth physician is affected by burnout, what about the other four? Resilience strategies of experienced physicians. Acad Med 2013;88:382-89.

 

Chapter 9 in Choosing Wisdom

Chapter 10 in Practical Wisdom
 

Portfolio Assignments:

  • Reflective writing: What is the relationship between physician and patient well being?

  • Gratitude journaling (2 weeks)

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