The amount of stress experienced by physicians currently is at an all-time high. This level of stress is understandable since patients are sicker than ever before. Combine the stress of caring for a growing patient population with the business commitments of running a bustling medical practice and determine how any physician would find time for exercise, cooking healthy meals, sleeping adequately or partaking in other stress-reducing activities. Enjoying a healthy work–life balance has been … [Read more...]
Mindfulness and Work–Life Balance for the Busy Surgeon
Work–life balance is important to achieve in any profession, but professional responsibilities make it particularly difficult for surgeons to achieve. Personal and professional side effects can manifest in surgeons as a result of poor work–life balance, and ultimately, patient safety can be risked. At NexGen, we have seen firsthand the difference a healthy work–life balance can make in the productivity, livelihood and vitality of surgeons who have previously been overworked. Personal Effects … [Read more...]
Work–Life Balance and Integration
By the nature of their profession, surgeons are under immense pressure to perform efficiently and effectively. In fact, Surgeon consistently ranks in the top 10 in surveys ranking the most stressful jobs, and it is easy to see why. Operating can require surgeons to make decisions in an instant, many times with life-or-death consequences. In addition, operations can occur day or night and may take hours to complete. Surgeons who have spent years in this high stakes, fast-paced environment may be … [Read more...]
Combatting Physician Burnout
Burnout can happen to anyone who is experiencing a feeling of being physically, mentally or emotionally exhausted. When physicians experience burnout, quality of care can suffer, and serious results may occur. Some of the results of physician burnout include medical errors, malpractice, addiction and even suicide. At NexGen Surgical, we take physician burnout very seriously, and take a proactive role in preventing it from occurring. Defining and Recognizing Physician Burnout Burnout is a … [Read more...]
Surgeon Leadership and Its Impact on Medical Burnout
Burnout is rampant among healthcare workers. In fact, a 2020 study published in EClinicalMedicine found that 49% of physicians experience burnout. Recognizing this worsening problem, NexGen Surgical is committed to doing our part to resolve it. Finding solutions to medical burnout is among our topmost priorities and we strive to supporting our physicians in ways that alleviate stress and anxiety. Since surgeons often set the tone for their surrounding surgical environments, we find tremendous … [Read more...]