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

For years, there has been an increasing interest in research on mindfulness especially on how it affects well-being, stress reduction, and burnout prevention.  In this episode, Dr. Mark Jaben, one of our ICF-certified physician coaches at The Happy MD and the author of Free the Brain Book, discusses the brain mechanism behind mindfulness.  He also shares easy actionable techniques that can be done anytime in the work environment. "Once your brain begins to believe in that path, then it will take that path because it works out better for you, and your brain is always interested in doing something that's in the interest of your survival and success." - Dr. Mark Jaben Highlights: (01:16) How Dr. Dike uses mindfulness as a coach (04:03) Benefits of mindfulness (06:17) Neuroscience of mindfulness (09:40) Simple doable techniques (11:45) Just smile  (16:01) More tips and tricks  Resources: Benjamin Libet:  https://www.informationphilosopher.com/freedom/libet_experiments.html Carl-Herman Hjortsjö:  https://how-emotions-are-made.com/w/index.php?title=Facial_action_coding&mobileaction=toggle_view_mobile Thich Nhat Hanh:  https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/ Charles Duhigg:  https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/  Connect with Dr. Mark Jaben:Linkedin TheHappyMD.comFreeTheBrain.comFree the Brain book Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/Gt4DhhBsqt0 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.

Can virtual scribe programs help improve physician burnout and potentially increase productivity and revenue? Dr. Michael Schooff, a family physician and medical director at CHI Health, returns to our show to give his feedback and review of Augmedix medical documentation and clinical support.  He shares his experience when his facility started the pilot project.  Dr. Schooff also describes how a virtual scribe’s service helps physicians in terms of efficiency, better work-life balance, and most importantly increased patient connection.   “Our providers are where they do their best job in assessing and managing patients and being knee-to-knee and eye-to-eye with them, and whatever we can find to help them do that, will make them happy and more productive… that’s what we need.”- Dr. Michael Schooff Highlights: (03:05)  Concept of team-based care (05:40)  How Dr. Schoof started with Augmedix (11:03)  Technology and workflow (13:38)  Patient information privacy (15:29)  Justifying the program (20:08)  Workforce location and cost (22:14)  How a scribe helps doctors (26:05)  Challenges of virtual scribing (29:19)  Quadruple Aim Physician Leadership Retreat  Resources: Quadruple Aim Physician Leadership Retreat:  http://bit.ly/QuadrupleAimPhysicianLeadershipRetreats2021 Augmedix:  https://augmedix.com/ Team Care Medicine:  https://www.teamcaremedicine.com/ Bellin Health/James Jerzak MD:  https://www.mdedge.com/familymedicine/article/207667/practice-management/advanced-team-based-care-how-we-made-it-work Corey Lyon MD/APEX Program/University of Colorado:  https://www.aafp.org/fpm/2018/0300/p6.html  Connect with Dr. Michael Schooff:CHI Health Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/6SVLcbtLcSk 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 **Disclaimer: Dr. Drummond is not in any way connected or sponsored by Augmedix virtual scribe program.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.

Disclaimer:  Nothing we are about to share with you is meant to replace any sort of training that your employer, society, or anybody else would want to put you through to tell you specifically what to code for what level of service. In 2021, new evaluation and management coding changes have been rolled out. Who would better explain the concepts than Dr. Paul DeChant, a family practice doctor, CEO, Lean black belt, and an expert in the E&M coding. He educates us on how these improvements may impact physician productivity and compensation. Tune in to this very informative episode. “There is no required documentation of the physical (exam) for using this coding system. You want to have pertinent physical exam (findings), but … you don’t have to use that template that automatically pumps everything in.” – Dr. Paul DeChant     Highlights: (01:31) Dr. DeChant’s career background (05:29) Mindset shift regarding E&M coding changes (07:54) Pertinent data in healthcare documentation (13:30) Three components of medical decision making (21:19) Marketplace equilibrium     Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cbbeB6sEF2U     Connect with Dr. Paul DeChant: pauldechantmd.comLinkedinFacebookTwitter:   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummondWe 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.

Is physician burnout a problem or a dilemma?  In this solo episode, we are going to bust myths and misconceptions about burnout.  I am also going to share with you practical and tested ways to prevent it and help you build more life balance.  Go ahead and relisten to this episode to review the concepts and make sure to take notes so you can create your own personal burnout strategy. Watch out for more tips and tools in the next episodes and visit our website, TheHappyMD.com. “Give up trying to solve burnout.  Pick a tool.  Try it out.  If it works, keep doing it.  And know that you'll need three or four things at work and home to help you maintain a positive energy balance over time.”- Dike Drummond MD Highlights: (00:52) The distinction between a problem and a dilemma (02:32) Problems are actually rare in clinical medicine (04:06) Physician burnout strategy as a never-ending balancing act (07:10) Talking to leaders about burnout prevention strategies (09:56) Document your personal strategy with journaling  Resources: Symptoms of Burnout in POP 003 What is Physician Burnout:  https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/what-is-physician-burnout Physician Burnout - how did Einstein get to be such an expert:  https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/physician-burnout-einsteins-insanity-definition  Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/GMAoqKZCCgY 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.

Have you heard of second victim syndrome in physicians? Dr. Susan Wilson sheds light on this phenomenon that most doctors and healthcare practitioners are unaware of, and how it contributes to burnout.  Twenty-five years of Emergency Medicine practice have equipped her with the skills and understanding of the fast-paced and stressful environment of urgent care.  Now, as a physician peer coach and founder of SJW Professional Coaching Services, she provides guidance and support to colleagues, specializing in second victim syndrome. Listen as she shares her expert advice. “I think really we're at the stage now where we need to find creative ways to get that support to people both leading them to it as well as having it available and then also changing the environment that we're in terms of how people feel about what they're doing.” - Susan Wilson MD Highlights: (01:34) What is second victim syndrome? (04:31) Two prime directives (05:27) The stigma that physicians are stoic (08:59) The importance of peer support (13:03) Dr. Wilson’s approach on how to reach out to a colleague (16:31) The six phases of second victim syndrome  (23:51) Code lavender and bad outcome hot dish delivery team  Resources: Second Victim Study Download:  https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/qhc/18/5/325.full.pdf Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross And The Five Stages of Grief:  https://www.ekrfoundation.org/5-stages-of-grief/5-stages-grief/ Zunin & Myers Phases of Disaster:  https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac/recovering-disasters/phases-disaster Susan Scott, PhD, RN, FAAN:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-scott-phd-rn-faan-87b810b/ forYOU Team:  https://www.muhealth.org/about-us/quality-care-patient-safety/office-of-clinical-effectiveness/foryou  Connect with Dr. Susan Wilson:Sjwprofessionalcoaching.comLinkedin Watch this episode:Youtube:  https://youtu.be/ay9K3gbPEqE 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 can experience grief, guilt, isolation, and despondency over a patient’s death.  But doctors are trained not to express too much emotion or show any sign of weakness.  Without proper help, these can also lead to physician burnout. Dr. Jonathan Fisher, a Harvard-trained physician, and a practicing cardiologist had years of battling with depression, burnout, and grief from his sister’s passing.  He shares with us his struggles and road to recovery.  Now, as a mindfulness practitioner, his life’s purpose is to help others learn “heartful living”. Tune in and be inspired! “I've got top patient rating scores.  Within my group I'm respected.  But people don't know that I struggled with anxiety and depression.  They haven't told me but I know my partners are struggling with the same thing.”- Jonathan Fisher, MD  Episode Highlights: (02:10)  A family of physicians (05:49)  Burnout in residency (09:28)  Grief over patients' deaths (10:50)  Discovering the concept of metrics (14:08)  Road to recovery (20:39) Practicing meditation and positive psychology (24:09) Paying it forward  Resources Mentioned: Linkedin Group Ending Physician Burnout Global Summit: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8988416/ Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ Carl Jung on Active Imagination: https://www.amazon.com/Jung-Active-Imagination-C-G/dp/0691015767  Connect with Dr. Jonathan Fisher:WebsiteNovant HealthLinkedinFacebook PageTwitterInstagram Watch this episode:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MLv6uCDYxQ 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.

Our special guest in this episode is Dr. Michael Schooff, a Family Medicine Specialist in Nebraska, with 28 years of experience in the medical field.  Apart from providing excellent patient care as a family physician, his role as a medical director is to oversee the operations of the facility and ensure the delivery of quality health care. Listen as he shares with us his best practices in servant leadership and leadership communication. “I’m an introvert by heart but I  do get great joy and satisfaction out of my relationships with people. And so being with people, sharing a smile, putting your hand on the back, and saying great job keep it up, that's the greatest joy.”- Michael Schooff, MD Highlights: (1:20)  The dyad leadership model in healthcare (2:52) Connecting and communicating with medical and non-medical personnel (4:42) TheHappyMD.com 5:1 trust ratio (7:33) Dr. Schooff’s schedule as a physician leader and medical director (8:39) Compensation in the healthcare leadership structure (14:35) Lead by asking questions  Resources Mentioned: The 5:1 rule: https://skotwaldron.com/blog/build-positive-interactions-5-1-rule-business-life/ The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey: https://www.speedoftrust.com/ Quadruple Aim Physician Leadership Program: https://support.thehappymd.com/quadruple-aim-physician-leadership-retreat-2021  Connect with Dr. Michael Schooff:CHI Health Watch this episode:Youtube:  https://youtu.be/V15JKYaO5Ps 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 significance of dealing with burnout at the residency level is what Dr. Tonya Caylor realized when she founded Joy in Family Medicine Coaching.  She believes that developing a program with the tools and strategies would help physicians, early on in their career, create and sustain a work-life balance. With over 20 years of clinical experience and 12 of those in academic medicine, Dr. Caylor continues to wear many hats as a community physician, on-call faculty, and as physician coach with a focus on residents, faculty, and new graduates.  Listen as she shares her own burnout story. “In a residency world, if they can clean up their mindset and pour in some self-care and get rid of the negative self-talk, they're going to be the best change agent they can be.”- Tonya Caylor, MD Highlights of the Episode: (01:20) Dr. Caylor’s burnout story and career journey (05:25) The little inner voice of burnout (07:08) Self-discovery through physicians groups and conferences (09:52) Advice for physicians who are calling it quits (12:19) How to work with your personal care team (14:48) Techniques to step out of the whirlwind (19:11) Residency program at Joy and Family Medicine Coaching  Resources Mentioned: Dr. Sasha Shillcutt’s Brave Enough Conference:  https://www.becomebraveenough.com/ Dr. Jennifer Hunt’s Impostor Syndrome:  http://www.jenniferhuntmd.com/impostor-syndrome/ Carl Jung on Active Imagination: https://www.amazon.com/Jung-Active-Imagination-C-G/dp/0691015767  Connect with Dr. Tonya Caylor:WebsiteLinkedinFacebookTwitter Watch this episode:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM_vLfxKpFM 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.

What is the difference between the philosophy of western medical practice and the principles of osteopathy? Joining us today is Dr. Amelia Bueche, a physician, athlete, coach, writer, entrepreneur, and the founder of This Osteopathic Life.  She is board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.  As a physician life coach, she has been helping doctors prevent and treat burnout by making them discover their greatest potential and removing obstacles in their way, giving more satisfaction in their practice. "The role of coaching is to identify what are their strengths, what's obstructing them and how we can help them to get out of their own way, to bring back greatness in their life."- Amelia Bueche DO Highlights: (01:36) The difference between the philosophy of western medicine and osteopathy (2:42) How coaching helps people find out what they're capable of (4:20) How to get clients make that turn in the coaching practice (7:12) TheHappyMD Free Report:  Satisfaction mind flip (8:11) Dr. Bueche’s techniques for mindset shift (10:50) Creating an ideal practice one step at a time  Resources Mentioned: Life Coach School:  https://thelifecoachschool.com/ Satisfaction Mind Flip: https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/Documents/THMD-SatisfactionMindFlip.pdf Connect with Dr. Amelia Bueche:WebsiteFacebookFacebook PageLinkedinInstagramPodcast Watch this episode:Youtube: https://youtu.be/gGJgdKKfxPA 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.

In physicians who are experiencing extreme stress levels in their practice, there’s always this internal battle between self-compassion and the prime directive of the patient comes first. Dr. Pam Pappas, a board-certified in Psychiatric Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine, and one of our coaches at TheHappyMD.com teaches us that self-compassion is an essential element in dealing with physician burnout.  It changes how you approach your profession, your patients, your team, and your family. “Self-compassion is scary but what it really boils down to is treating yourself with the same kindness as you might towards a good friend rather than being like a nasty critic.”- Dr. Pam Pappas Highlights: (01:20) Healing and how it applies to mental well-being (04:19) What is self-compassion? (06:08) Common misconceptions (11:50)  Three components of self-compassion (16:44)  Compartmentalization in psychiatry  Resources Mentioned:Brene Brown: The Power Of Vulnerability: https://brenebrown.com/videos/ted-talk-the-power-of-vulnerability/ Connect with Dr. Pamela Pappas:TheHappyMDWebsiteBlogLinkedinFacebook Page Watch this episode:Youtube: https://youtu.be/dD_jSvYdfqs Get to know more about Dr. Dike Drummond 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.