HealthExec June 20, 2022
The American Medical Association (AMA) is recognizing the urgency of burnout among physicians, embracing a new policy that encourages more care.
The association recommends states create “safe haven” type programs to encourage counseling and treatment that would complement Physician Health Programs (PHPs) to add more care options for physicians to continue practicing as long as public safety is not at risk. The AMA adopted the policy at its recent Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates. The move aligns with the association’s recent focus on physician wellness.
Burnout among healthcare professionals has reached a fever pitch throughout the pandemic, with nurses on the front lines facing distress and physicians pushed to the brink. Burnout is defined as a high...
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