Physicians who lack work-life balance are stressed and exhausted, then eventually burn out. Not only does this show on their faces and bodies through their own ill health, but these factors greatly impact patient care, performance, attitude, and quality of service, while increasing the likelihood of medical errors.
- Up to 60% of practicing physicians experience a level of burnout at least one time in their career which negatively impacts their performance.
- Nearly 9% of
U.S.
surgeons admitted in a 2009 study they recently made a major error due to high levels of stress, and lack of work-life balance.
- 60% of medical students and 52% of residents said in a 2007 national survey that achieving balance between their professional and private lives will be the most important factor when establishing a fulfilling medical career.
Work-life balance is both a wellness factor and a requirement for your physician’s peak performance, as well as the growth and wellbeing of your organization.
Balanced physicians strengthen the organization’s bottom line as they:
- Achieve increased quality and productivity for better patient care
- Save the organization money by decreasing medical errors, and improving physicians’ health
- Stay committed and satisfied by avoiding burnout, thus saving the organization time and money on recruiting and training new team members
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Define what work-life balance means to them personally
- Recognize that work-life balance is not only a well-being factor
- Practice the five skills necessary to establish a sense of balance
- Implement a personal plan to get life and work in sync
Each physician is the face of your organization. Promoting physician wellness is an inside job which truly puts the care back in healthcare.
Available Formats:
- 1 hour presentation
- 2-4 hour workshop
- Group coaching program
Alternative Title: The Balanced Physician: Practical Tools to Creating Work-Life Balance
Call us today at (770) 428-2334 to learn how we will customize this program for your event and audience.
