Physician Burnout Coaching

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Physician Burnout – The silent killer

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What is Physician Burnout?

The American Medical Association defines physician burnout as long‑term stress reaction which can include the following:

  • Emotional exhaustion
  • Depersonalization (i.e. lack of empathy for or negative attitudes toward patients)
  • Feeling of decreased personal achievement

Burnout is a condition that affects all specialties and all practice settings.  Explore our list of the top 4 causes of physician burnout.

To treat physician burnout, one must understand how it works. Burnout is like a slow poison, the silent killer that lurks around unnoticed until it finally manifests in full force and bam!, it grabs you by the core of your being and drags you down the drain. You might think that this is being overdramatized, but many who have suffered personal losses as a result of burnout will tell you that this is all real.

One of the main problems with Physician Burnout is that

physicians do not realize how severely they are affected by burnout until they are experiencing the core symptoms and feeling overwhelmed with their jobs and tasks.  By the time you realize you are experiencing physician burnout, it has most likely already consumed every aspect of your being, dictating your thoughts, physical state, and innermost self.  This is due to a lack of understanding about physician burnout and its impact.

The doctor is not the only one affected by physician burnout.

When a physician is experiencing burnout, the physician and their families and friends are not the only ones affected by this. It impacts so many more people, such as the doctor’s patients, patients’ families, co-workers and the entire hospital, or medical organization they work in. This is why it is important to know how to manage burnout and how to utilize physician burnout coaches, like the ones at HLI.

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Symptoms of Physician Burnout

Do you think you are experiencing physician burnout? Are you unable to identify burnout in yourself or your medical team?

Take a look at the following symptoms to help you and your team identify the most common symptoms of burnout.
You may experience the following:

Exhaustion

Exhaustion is both physical and mental. You have no energy left to do anything after you complete your shift. Your body is ready to give in any time and you may feel like your mental strength is deteriorating. You find yourself too tired to even move a finger once you hit the sack and this level of exhaustion happens persistently throughout. In such cases, it is important that you seek immediate assistance from Physician Burnout Coaches and start your Physician Burnout Treatment right away. Leaving this lightly will result in extreme cases of burnout.

Emotional Detachment

You are not emotionally available for anyone – no sadness or tears or even happy news has any effect on you. You may find yourself withdrawn from others and unable to connect emotionally with anyone. Everything your patient says is a story to you and you approach them cynically.

Lack of Motivation

Are you finding it hard to get out of bed? Do you lack the energy to pull yourself to work? It could be the result of a long working shift or one of the symptoms of burnout is a lack of motivation to go to work. The passion you had for medicine seems to have waned to the point where you no longer want to wear your scrubs and leave your house.

A Pessimistic Outlook on Life

A prevalent sign of burnout is adopting a pessimistic view of life and questioning the purpose behind one’s work. While all healthcare professionals may encounter this sentiment at some point in their careers, our Physician Burnout Coaches suggest that for those experiencing burnout, it tends to persist for an extended period.

Low Immunity

Have you found that you are feeling sick more often? It’s said that negative thoughts and a pessimistic mindset can weaken your immune system, raising the likelihood of illness. If you’re typically healthy but are now experiencing frequent sickness, it could be a sign of burnout, and physician burnout coaching might assist you in overcoming it.

Frequent Errors

If you find yourself making frequent errors, though unintentional, while practicing medicine, then you may be suffering from burnout. Physicians who are burnt out tend to make simple mistakes that they would not make otherwise. In healthcare, however, even minor errors can be fatal. If this is the case, you should seek Physician Burnout Treatment.

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According to MedScape, In 2023, 61% of doctors attributed their burnout to administrative tasks, such as filling out insurance and billing forms.

Factors contributing to physician burnout

Risks of Physician Burnout

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Here are some of the most common risks associated with physician burnout. Medical professionals need to take care of themselves in order to better serve their patients.

Below-standard patient care

Increased potential medical error due to lack of communication or clarity of thoughts

Increased chance of malpractice

Significant physician turnover

Increased possibility of drug addiction among doctors

Physician suicide

One thing we often tell our clients is that treatment for Physician Burnout can be as simple as meeting a friend for a cup of coffee.

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The Solution to Physician Burnout

Our Physician Burnout Coaches strongly believe that everyone already has the strength to come out of burnout. You might not know where to begin or how to proceed, which is why at HLI, we are here to help you every step of the way. Through our physician burnout coaching treatment, you will learn how to

Prioritize Your Physical Health

We recommend that you follow the same advice you give to your patients. Your body and physical health are of the utmost importance to do your job well. Though working in healthcare is demanding, take rest time every chance you get, go on vacation, exercise daily and make physical activity an important part of your routine.

Pay Attention to Your Mental Health

Your brain needs rest as much as your body. Remember, a well rested brain is more productive than a frustrated one. Our coaches will teach you simple stress busters to help you relax. Some of our common recommendations are to try meditating to find peace and give your brain a break. Even 5 minutes of focused meditation can make a significant difference in your day.

Stay On Top of Your Emotional Health

One of our biggest recommendations is to make it a point to stay in touch with your emotions. A day in the hospital can turn your heart to stone, but if you learn to see the smiles and not just the cries, then you will be in a better place. Another things that can help combat physician burnout is to stay in touch with your family and friends and trying to visit them at least once a month.

How Does HLI Help You to Overcome Physician Burnout?

We understand that everyone handles stress differently and has developed their own methods of coping with stress as a result of their life experiences. But this doesn’t always work. Through physician burnout coaching which is designed especially for clinical stress busting, professional Physician Burnout Coaches will help you to manage stress by teaching proven methods to combat it. Positive thoughts, mindfulness and stress managing techniques can get you in touch with your humanity again. Learn better ways to face frustration through our Physician Burnout Treatment.

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