The Whys and Hows of Clinician Burnout




Allscripts On Call: The Healthcare Podcast show

Summary: While not unique to the healthcare field, burnout is a distinctly frequent and high-impact issue for clinicians. Clinician burnout is characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion, personal detachment and a sense that work is meaningless. Family physician and safety expert Dr. Geoff Caplea describes the interrelated causes of burnout; how healthcare organizations and vendors can alleviate it; and what clinicians can do to advocate for their own health. In episode: The National Academy of Medicine Collaborative on Resilience and Wellbeing