Stop Physician Burnout: Physician Leadership Skills To Help Us Lead The Charge To Physician Wellness

Physicians are faced with a unique set of challenges in their profession. They must balance providing quality care to patients as a lightworker while dealing with the increasing pressures of their organization’s revenue model.To help alleviate this, it is important to create an ideal job description that is tailored to the ideal medical practice for each individual physician. The practice optimization process involves understanding the current state and what can be done to improve it. This will help them find an environment where they can thrive and make a positive impact on their patients' lives. “There's a phrase that I learned to live by a long time ago: You don't get what you want in life.  You get what you tolerate.” Dike Drummond MD In this episode, we talk about: Recap: The lightworker vs the whirlwind, and the origins of your practice overwhelm The little voice in your head that tells you when it's time to act The physician’s Venn Diagram of Happiness Identifying your gap between your current position and your desired position  Resources: First part: The Lightworker vs. the Whirlwind - 63% Burnout Means We are Losing this Battle Second part: The Origins of Your Practice Overwhelm - the Drivers of the Whirlwind The Happy MD Blog: https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/building-your-ideal-job-step-one  Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD:https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320  Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levelsfor youyour teams and your entire organization.

Choosing to become a doctor is an honorable decision that can bring meaning, fulfillment, and joy to your life, but the reality of the profession can be overwhelming. For many physicians, burnout has become a common struggle. It can be difficult to stay motivated when you’re feeling overburdened by the demands of the organization’s business goals. You end up trying to fit your job description into someone else's.As time passes, it gets exhausting until you finally say, "I cannot bear it anymore." As a result, some doctors find themselves deciding whether they should continue their career as a physician or pursue another path. But for those who choose to stay in medicine, it’s important to remember that you are a lightworker. You chose this career because of the purpose it provides. Don't lose sight of that!  “There's a difference between a job and a practice. Practice is what you want to do. Job is how it fits into your employer's business model.” - Dike Drummond MD In this episode, we talk about: The three classical symptoms of burnout Components of the whirlwind Drivers of your job description and the revenue model Reclaiming control over your practice  Resources: TheHappyMD.com blog https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/the-origins-of-your-practice-overwhelm-the-drivers-of-the-whirlwind Burnout Proof MD Physician Support Ecosystem https://support.thehappymd.com/bpmd-thmd-webinar-sign-up  Check out the previous episode:The Lightworker vs. the Whirlwind - 63% Burnout Means We are Losing this Battle https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/the-lightworker-vs-the-whirlwind-63-burnout-means-we-are-losing-this-battle?_ga=2.52967144.1952786816.1675681891-1798284423.1670924402 Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD:https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levelsfor youyour teams and your entire organization.

A recent survey of physician burnout found that 63% of doctors experience at least one symptom of burnout every single day. This study is important for the US healthcare system since physician burnout is linked to poor care quality, employee retention, and diminished work effort. If you're a doctor, you know this - You get up every day and feel like there's just so much to do, from the tedious to the mundane to the life-changing. You feel like you're always spinning in circles, trying to keep up with all of it. More and more physicians experience a conflict between their calling as a healer and the whirlwind of their job.  But everyone deserves a chance to win the battle against the business of medicine, so I am going to share tools and strategies to help you fight the forces of darkness in your journey as a lightworker. “This lightworker choice at the lightworker fork in the road is something that will define your career, your practice, your life, and it will be something that you have to make compromises around when you take a job.” - Dike Drummond MD In this episode, we talk about: The invisible battle between the lightworker and the whirlwind The lightworker’s fork in the road, aiming to make a difference A doctor’s life is a whirlwind of task overwhelm Two things to do to win the battle  Resources: National Physician Burnout Prevalence Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36229269/ TheHappyMD.com blog https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/the-lightworker-vs.-the-whirlwind-63-burnout-means-we-are-losing-this-battle Burnout Proof MD Physician Support Ecosystem https://support.thehappymd.com/bpmd-thmd-webinar-sign-up  Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD:https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320 Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levelsfor youyour teams and your entire organization. 

The year-end holiday is a good time for most of us when we can get this break, take a step back to reflect on the past year, and plan for what’s ahead.Throughout the past decade, we have shared our breakthrough process with clients, colleagues, and friends. The worksheet is a self-reflective exercise for physicians to get clarity on what has gone well for them this year as well as what resolutions they have for the year ahead. The accompanying planning guide will help you set meaningful goals and achieve them with your colleagues and loved ones through intentional reflection and goal setting.Take some time to plan your year ahead and make sure that you're taking care of yourself. This breakthrough process will help you identify opportunities to improve in the next 12 months to make 2023 your best year yet.Wishing you every success in the coming year!! “You can avoid everything you don't want and you still won't get what you want because the only way to get what you want is to figure out what that is and go get it.” Resource:2023 Best Year Yet Worksheet Download Linkhttps://www.thehappymd.com/2023-best-year-yet-dowload Watch this on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/X1wbrju7rEc Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD:https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levelsfor youyour teams and your entire organization.

Thank yous are opportunities to tap into spiritual energy. Among the three energy accounts in a physician, this is the most powerful, and when it is filled, the physical and emotional accounts are filled as well.In order to do this, the physician must take a moment to be mindful of the patient's words, acknowledge their gratitude, and appreciate the connection between them. This will help the physician to really feel the spiritual energy infusion and embrace it, allowing them to take this energy and use it to improve their practice.In this episode, Dr. Dike teaches us a technique on how to simultaneously fill up a physician’s three energy accounts, something simple yet powerful. He also shares tips on impacting positive influence among team members just with the words ‘thank you’.Reflecting on the patient's gratefulness can be used to create a more encouraging and supportive atmosphere in the medical office that promotes healthier physician well-being and ultimately can help to improve the quality of care. “It's the thank you that makes it feel like you made the difference, that you set out to make when you first chose to be a doctor back at the light worker's fork in the road.” - Dike Drummond MD Episode Highlights: (0:46) Review of the first two training videos (3:10) An ideal patient encounter and a missed spiritual opportunity  (4:56) How to respond to a patient's thanks (8:13) Leading with gratitude as a physician leader  Watch this on Youtube:https://youtu.be/jOYjSmxYfxE Other episodes you'll enjoy:Training part 1: https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/ep49-burnout-is-not-about-batteries-run-downTraining part 2: https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/physicians-3-energy-accounts Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD:https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320 Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levelsfor youyour teams and your entire organization.

Why is it crucial to recognize how burnout affects all aspects of a physician's life? Energy management is not just about getting enough sleep or taking breaks when you're tired. As a doctor, it's also about figuring out how to balance your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs so that you can be your best self at work and in life. Recap: In part 1 of this mini-training series, we discussed the common physician burnout myths and revisited healthcare’s two prime directives. Also, using the bank account model, we explained the concept of energy inside the physiology of a doctor and how they are trained to continue to perform their duties even below the empty mark. This episode is a continuation that dives deeper into the three energy accounts with their corresponding burnout symptom that occurs when each tank is in a negative balance and the strategies for refilling these tanks. Taking the time to understand this model can help physicians take action to prevent burnout and safeguard their own well-being. Episode Highlights: (0:36) Intro (2:55) Physical energy account; burnout symptom: exhaustion (3:56) Emotional energy account; burnout symptom: cynical and sarcastic (5:46) Spiritual energy account; burnout symptom: what’s the use  Resources: Part 1: Ep 49 - Burnout Is Not About Batteries Run Down https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/ep49-burnout-is-not-about-batteries-run-down See the previous episode for three symptoms of physician burnout: Ep 3 - What is Physician Burnout? https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/what-is-physician-burnout Downloadable image of Physician’s 3 Energy Accounts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16EcABWjvn1qVngImdtQ0GS40iaItY7jg/view?usp=share_link Watch it on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/VKRwS_CmkfM Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD:https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levelsfor youyour teams and your entire organization.

Physicians, it's time to address the common misperceptions about burnout and the false ideas that it’s simply a matter of batteries being run down.  In this episode, we'll talk about the common myths and provide a model of the way energy works in a doctor that is accurate. Instead of thinking of your energy as a battery, think of it as an energetic bank account so that you can feel empowered to tackle your work challenges head-on. In this series of mini trainings, Dr. Drummond will outline exactly how to approach burnout differently than trying to solve it and provide detailed solutions for maintaining a positive energy balance, so be sure to tune in to the next two episodes. “You can't give what you ain't got. You can't give energy you don't have.”  - Dike Drummond MD Episode Highlights: (01:06) Common physician burnout myths (03:18) Two prime directives (04:20) Physician energy bank account (08:00) Thermodynamic law of energy in physicians  Resources:Physician Burnout Energy Bank Account: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zLG8JuqAg_C6UfxUOnQq5bfBS0-Ra-Pu/view?usp=share_link Watch it on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/ZKHIHFcUghA Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD:https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levelsfor youyour teams and your entire organization.

The impact of physician burnout on the US healthcare system is staggering. According to a recent study, 45% of American doctors are over the age of 55, and 40% of female physicians will reduce their clinical activities or retire completely within their first six years of practice. Dr. Nisha Mehta is a radiologist, trainer, writer, coach, international keynote speaker, and community developer, who is on a mission to help physicians prevent burnout and find sustainable careers in medicine. She is the creator of two private Facebook groups with over 150,000 physicians: the Physician Side Gig and the Physician Community - which provide support and guidance for physicians. In this episode, Dr. Mehta discusses the importance for physicians to advocate for themselves and to set boundaries in order to create a more fulfilling practice. She is a strong advocate for physician wellness and career longevity. "So many people, when you talk to them, feel as though they're replaceable because they've been taught that they are replaceable. And so they don't see those numbers involved and realize, hey, actually people need us and hey, we can actually say no and we can.” Episode Highlights: (01:35) The importance of saying “no” in the context of today's medical profession.  (09:47) How men and women physicians differ when it comes to quitting, retiring, and saying no. (18:33) Why physicians must come together to collectively say no during negotiations.  (22:54) Revisiting your ideal job description and knowing your value in the market.  (31:36) The impact of doctors' leaving on the healthcare system and team (36:26) The benefits of setting boundaries for physicians, staff, and patients  Resources: Burnout Proof MD Program: https://bit.ly/burnoutproof Physician Job Search Formula Online Training:  https://bit.ly/IdealJobSearchFormula  Connect with Dr. Nisha Mehta: Website: https://www.nishamehtamd.com/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nishamehtamd/ Facebook groups: Physician Side Gigs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PhysicianSideGigs/ The Physician Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PhysicianCommunity  Watch it on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/JEfsIbD3wMA Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD:https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levelsfor youyour teams and your entire organization.

A key component to preventing burnout in healthcare professionals is to engage in fun educational social events. It provides an excellent opportunity for older and newer physicians to interact, as well as encourage residents to stay in medicine after their residency. With her experience in physician wellness and social planning, Dr. Jane Bridges, a diabetologist at Good Samaritan, in Vincennes, Indiana, came up with a program called “Docs and Cops”. This is a yearly event that provides training on gun education, gun safety at home and in the workplace, and wound care techniques. Both doctors and police officers eagerly await this gathering, which gives them the opportunity to be out in nature, enjoy shooting, and most importantly, be informed and prepared because the number of gun violence cases is on the rise. As a gun enthusiast herself, Dr. Bridges wants to give physicians and the public a different perspective on guns, not only as a means of self-defense but also as a form of sport. “It’s just great being out in nature and shooting guns and doing something in an organized, controlled way, an educational way. The gun isn’t bad. It’s whoever is having the gun.” - Jane Bridges MD Episode Highlights: (02:15) How the program "Docs and Cops" was conceived (05:33) Gun education and gun safety at home and in the workplace (08:18) Nurses' wound care training and stopping bleeding (12:21) Using the phone app Guard911 for sending distress signal (15:18) Doctors' positive response to yearly hospital program (20:32) Training topics and promotional materials (23:31) Healthcare professional living and employment opportunities in Indiana  Resources: Guard911 Phone App: https://www.guard911.com/ Burnout Proof MD Ecosystem: https://bit.ly/burnoutproof  Connect with Dr. Jane Bridges:Email: janebridges26@gmail.com Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/5GmYZYfJIrE Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD:https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levelsfor youyour teams and your entire organization.

Conflict can occur almost everywhere, whether it is in a medical setting or at home, and can have damaging effects if left unresolved. Developing effective communication skills with patients and healthcare teams is an important step towards mutual understanding and creating healthy working relationships.  This episode features Amanda (Dr. B) Brisebois MD, a Wellness and Executive Coach, General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Conflict Coach, Chronic Illness Coach, and International Keynote Speaker. She has undergone extensive training focused on conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Today, Dr. Brisebois shares some strategies that will help us navigate challenging situations and difficult conversations. I started to realize how to ask proper questions and how to really get to know people. And all of a sudden that extended into my patients, my physician colleagues, and wow, what am I missing?- Dr. Amanda Brisebois Episode Highlights: (01:26) Dr. Brisebois’ backstory: Early career, training, physician coaching, and leadership. (06:40) Missing communication skills of doctors with their patients and team members (17:25) How to fit the application of communication strategies in a physician’s busy day (20:20) Setting boundaries in the healthcare setting - inappropriate and threatening situations (23:42) Taking a look at physician leadership and recognizing contributions (26:33)  Vulnerability and authentic leadership: Tell your own burnout story first  Connect with Mandy (Dr. B) Brisebois:Website: https://amandabriseboismd.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-briseboismd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.brisebois.37Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandabrisebois Watch it on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/5zDg6DDih00 Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD:https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320Explore physician leadership tools and strategies to stop physician burnout, enhance physician wellness and give you the power of personal influence in the C-Suite. All the tools you need to play your role in leading the charge to wellness - at three levelsfor youyour teams and your entire organization.