You just pitched an idea that was weeks in the making. The pushback starts, and some of it is hard and pointed. All eyes are on you. Each comment lands somewhere behind your sternum, like a blow from a heavyweight boxing champion. The room is expecting a response, and you have about two seconds to […]
You spent years mastering your clinical skills. You crammed for exams, fretted over simulated patient encounters, and stayed late to learn from the “interesting case” that was admitted during sign out. But, surprisingly, at some point the clinical work becomes the easy part. The real challenges are when a patient loses trust after a difficult […]
Every physician has experienced this situation at least once. Something happens that is beyond your control — a scheduling error, a prior authorization denial, an angry patient at the front desk — and the proposed solution is: “I’ll talk to the doctor.” Suddenly, it is your job to solve a problem you did not create. […]
What is the relationship between emotional intelligence and physician burnout? As a physician, you are no stranger to the demands and stresses of the medical profession. Long hours, high-pressure situations, and the constant need to balance patient care with administrative tasks can take a toll on even the most resilient individuals. This is where the […]
Healthcare is a pressure cooker. To offset the intense work environment, teamwork is essential for provider well-being and optimal patient outcomes. Healthcare teams are unique: they consist of individuals with widely different training and backgrounds, yet each person shares the same fundamental goal — providing excellent patient care. Given the long hours and high stakes, […]
Does Practicing Gratitude in Medicine help? Physicians work in an increasingly challenging environment. Consider the following recent headlines: “The tripledemic has brought back peak COVID fears and social tension.” “Congressional budget will cut Medicare reimbursement for physicians.” “Report: Hospitals face worst year financially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, jeopardizing access to patient […]
Have you ever said something during rounds you wished you could take back or failed to recognize a brewing interpersonal conflict before it exploded? You are not alone! Medicine is practiced in teams. Due to their education and training, physicians are the de facto team leaders. It is assumed that their academic credentials will make […]
