Work/Life Balance

Doctors are not the only experiencing burnout, nurses also have this problem. Surprisingly, some nurses say physicians are helping cause problems for them.

In honor of March Madness, we asked our editorial advisory board to tell us which sports they loved to watch on TV.

The chief innovation officer at UPMC says that improved usability in IT systems isn't about interfaces - it's about fitting into a doctor's work flow.

Physicians can offer expert and effective patient care, but sometimes forget to take care of themselves. Here are 12 ways to get healthier.

Physicians today are faced with burnout like never before. Here are three ways healthcare organizations can tackle this problem.

Physicians often will sacrifice themselves and their families for their patients, so meet any needs you can so that the sacrifices are minimized.

In a new cartoon, one physician expresses his method of dealing with the uncertainty in healthcare. He's hanging up his stethoscope for a beach towel.

Need a break from your regular job or just more family time? Locum Tenens is the way to go if you are a physician.

What's going to happen with healthcare in 2017? This mechanism may be just as foolproof as any of the predictions from the experts.

Even though his practice is doing well in an underserved area of Georgia, this family medicine doctor still may have to sell it.

Many issues feel overwhelming when confronted in an isolated office, which is why joining a medical society with like-minded folks can be empowering.

She says being able to get to know her patients on a personal level is the best part of being a doctor and makes all the headaches of the job worth it.

'Tis the season to start thinking about what you want for the holidays. Here's what our advisory board is wishing for this year.

Physicians are being preoccupied with more and more requirements, which is unfortunate. Their time is precious, for many reasons.

An article in The New York Times said what many in medicine have known for years: PAs and NPs can be a solution to the physician shortage.

The ability to laugh is one of the greatest measures of resilience that a person can enjoy. For over-scheduled physicians, letting go is of vital importance.

Locum tenens is not for all physicians. But many of their stated objections to trying temporary assignments may not really be barriers at all.

Physicians pride themselves on their ability to multitask on the job. But at home, it is often better to slow down, with these exceptions.

For decades, locum tenens has been one of the best-kept secrets in healthcare. There are a multitude of reasons why physicians choose Locum tenens.

There are many factors that determine where a physician should set up shop. So, we combed through the data to help you figure out where that will be.

The 2016 Great American Physician Survey tells us that physicians still like being physicians, even if the job is more stressful and less lucrative.

A new survey finds that disillusioned doctors are struggling to adapt to changing delivery and payment models. Hybrid concierge provides a way out.

If you're ready to phase out of full-time practice, but you want to keep making a difference in patients' lives, locums may be right for you.

The results of the 2016 Great American Physician (GAP) survey are revealing; most physicians don't have enough time for their personal life.

Here are seven reasons why Locum Tenens is increasingly becoming an appealing option for physicians.

Being able to periodically pause and reflect during the work day can make a dramatic difference in well-being.

We asked members of our editorial advisory board what was on their summer reading list and here's what they had to say.

What can you learn about solving global health problems from a biography about the innovative physician and anthropologist, Paul Farmer?

Physicians have minimal downtime - something that can protect against burnout. However, when given a long weekend, they often dabble in work activities.

When it comes to the number of primary-care doctors in the U.S., bad news seems to be the norm nowadays. Here are some positive developments for a change.