Why Physicians are So Cynical About “Burnout Prevention Programs”…and why they SHOULD be

I’m in a lot of physician groups and a part of a lot of communities. What’s interesting is that while there are a ton of burned out physicians out there (especially physician moms), when there is any talk of organizational physician wellness initiatives (i.e. physician life coaching , physician wellness retreats, or physician burnout programs), the docs get so angry. The question is why is this happening? Why do the doctors have so little faith in organizations who are “trying” to implement physician…

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Maiysha Clairborne MD
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