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University of California, Los Angeles

Physician Burnout - Rajesh N. Keswani, MD, MS, Northwestern University

University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube

Overview

Explore physician burnout in this 32-minute lecture from the UCLA-Mellinkoff Gastroenterology and Hepatology Symposium. Delve into the definition, symptoms, and measurement of burnout, examining its prevalence and root causes in the medical field. Investigate the impact of medical errors, malpractice, and increasing administrative tasks on healthcare professionals. Analyze the consequences of burnout, including its effects on interpersonal relationships, medical errors, and suicide rates among physicians. Learn about various strategies to manage and prevent burnout, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques, mentorship programs, and practice alterations. Gain valuable insights into this critical issue affecting the medical community and discover practical approaches to maintain well-being in the demanding field of healthcare.

Syllabus

Intro
WHAT IS BURNOUT
Burnout Symptoms Depersonalization
Burnout Symptoms Low Sense of Personal Accomplishment
Measuring Burnout
PREVALENCE OF BURNOUT
CAUSES OF BURNOUT What do Physicians Say?
CAUSES OF BURNOUT Effect of Errors on Healthcare Workers
Causes of Burnout Malpractice
Effect of Malpractice on Burnout Symptoms Emotional Exhaustion
Causes of Burnout Paperwork Replaced By Computer Work
Survey of U.S. Gastroenterologists
Procedure and Medical Complexity
CONSEQUENCES OF BURNOUT Failed Interpersonal Relationships
Medical Errors and Burnout Cause or Effect?
Consequences of Burnout Suicide
Effect of Malpractice on Physicians Suicidal Ideation
Problem Focused versus Emotion Focused Strategies
Mindfulness-based stress reduction exercises
Mentorship and Teaching
Altering Your Practice
Managing Burnout Avoiding Depersonalization

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