Dr. Wellness
Dr. Nasrin Safavi hosts the Dr. Wellness podcast, aimed at helping professionals break free from limiting beliefs and achieve their full potential. Dr. Safavi is an experienced Internal Medicine Physician and Physician Coach specializing in burnout prevention, career development, and entrepreneurship. Join the podcast to learn about becoming an authentic leader by recognizing values, addressing trauma, and overcoming internal and external obstacles. Dr. Safavi sheds light on the effects of patriarchal systems and seeks to transform engagement.Learn more at drwellness.ca
Dr. Wellness
Physician Burnout (Part 1)
Burnout is a condition that affects individuals who work in high-stress environments with limited resources. It leads to a disconnect between the expectations and reality of their work and results in symptoms such as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, detachment, cynicism toward work and colleagues, and reduced sense of personal achievement. Burnout is difficult to recognize and address due to various reasons such as stigma, denial, and avoidance.
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a decline in physician wellness, with high rates of burnout, low professional fulfillment, and career dissatisfaction. Burnout has negative impacts on both individual physicians and patient care. It is important to prioritize the well-being of healthcare professionals and provide them with the resources they need to perform their jobs effectively, leading to better outcomes for all stakeholders involved. By fostering a healthy and supportive work environment, health care organizations can improve both patient care and financial success.