“A family history of neurologic disease was, in large part, what prompted me to enter the field of neurology. Having that personal experience empowered me to be an empathetic medical provider but also taught me the importance of resilience for patients and caregivers,” says Justin Jordan, MD, MPH Clinical Director for Neuro-Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital. "I'm … [Read more...]
Summer 2018 Highlights: Keep Your Summer Light and Fun While Staying on Track
Summer is a wonderful time of year to relax and rejuvenate, so when it comes to work, it’s nice when you can keep it simple. These five posts are here to help you do just that, with simple content ideas, tips on when to outsource, and easy tools to promote your practice. You’ll also find inspiration to help you add a bit of relaxation and rejuvenation to your practice. Check it … [Read more...]
The Joy of Joy Rounds
Intense work environments. Packed schedules. Logistical distractions from providing care to patients. Sound familiar? These issues don’t just drive burnout. They do something else pernicious: They diminish joy—within individuals and in work environments. Neurologist Kim Hutchison has developed a way for individuals and groups to push back against this problem. She calls … [Read more...]
A Place for Healing Both the Patient and the Neurologist
“I just feel like I'm so much more successful now than early in my career,” says neurologist Allen Gee, MD, PhD. The reason: He gets to practice neurology the way he wants to. For him that means taking an integrative approach to the care of his patients in a building he designed to maximize health and wellness. His practice, The Healing Space in Cody, Wyoming, offers … [Read more...]
The Financial Cost of Burnout
The job of physician has always been challenging. “You are dealing with life and death and an ever-changing body of knowledge,” says Heidi Schwarz, MD, a neurologist and co-chair of the American Academy of Neurology’s Burnout Work Group. “That's been the same for years and years. What's been added is the frustration of another layer of bureaucracy and documentation that … [Read more...]