Work/Life Balance

A certified PA's own experience as a patient offers reminders and insights on how to better serve patients.

More than half of the respondents said they spend less time with patients now than when they started their career, according to new study.

Why go into primary care? Physicians and medical students have their own reasons and share with us why it's a viable area of medicine.

This physician says the EHR can be both a source of burnout and frustration as well as a tool that improves work-life balance. Here's how.

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

Lunch is an important time of day for physicians; giving them a short respite from patient care. Don't be tempted to use it to catch up on patient care.

Helping others outside the work environment can often invigorate overworked physicians. Volunteering is a perfect way to do that.

In our recurring blog "Inbox" we share comments from physicians and practice administrators telling us what keeps them awake at night.

Whether it's relaxing with daily meditation or taking a lunch break every day, physicians explain how they avoid stress.

Another week, another research effort surmising the main reason why physicians are burned out. The latest research takes aim at a familiar foe.

Among the many risks physicians must proactively protect themselves against is the economy itself.

Changing responsibilities and differing ways of relating to patients can make burnout worse for older physicians.

While physician burnout seems to be endemic, it doesn't mean that steps can't be taken to improve working conditions.

Advanced preparation and planning can dramatically change physicians' outlook and productivity levels at their medical practices.

Every profession has a rhythm. But when you lose pace with that cadence, you can simultaneously lose the passion you once had for your job.

As physicians and their families get ready to enjoy summer, a few basic safety tips will help keep you, your property and your assets safe.

One doctor looks at what causes burnout and how she thinks physicians can cure themselves of it.

In our hectic, rush-rush world, it seems as if taking on one more task won't be of any harm. As a daily practice, however, it begins to wear on us.

How are the opioid epidemic and the rising rates of physician burnout linked? Also, how much more do white male doctors earn than their peers?

For female docs in a rural setting, maintaining a work-life balance can be a unique challenge, according to recent research. Why is that?

Studies show that choosing to view challenging situations in a positive light actually improves your mood. Here are our suggestions to get started.

Busy physicians must consciously choose how to spend their day, focusing on the things that really matter.

Burnout and McDonald's popular burger are a lot like - in that both can be avoided if you don't succumb to the temptation. Here's how.

Burnout is a real issue that every industry faces. Lately, it appears to be growing among physicians. Here's how I work to avoid burnout.

Physicians are increasingly feeling squeezed by outside forces and inner stress. Here's how you can fight back.

Most likely you have your own opinions about the stresses and challenges of being a physician. Here's what our experts in the field have to say.

Hawaii? Disney World? Physicians make varied choices when picking vacation spots to escape the stress of working in medicine.

Certainly physicians want to be responsive to their patients. But they shouldn't provide 24/7 "on-demand" services like Amazon.

Once thought of as elitist, more physicians are considering converting to concierge practice. Here are the numbers.

Someone once told this doctor she couldn't be a good doctor AND a good mother. She has proven that person wrong.