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Physician Well Being: Who Cares?

By Gregory Franchini, MD | December 19, 2012

The demands on physicians keep growing—they are not only responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, they are subject to all manner of related administrative and practice responsibilities. It’s no wonder that they are too busy to step back and periodically assess themselves and what they are doing.

Dr Franchini, Director of the Wellness Program at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, provides a glimpse into a recent PsychCongress presentation. He reminds his colleagues to slow things down and to develop mindfulness.

(MORE: Psychiatrist Burnout: Tips on Promoting Resilience and Wellness)

 

 

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