Re-Enchanting Medicine
Type:
Personal Stories
The author of the following perspective piece discusses the disenchantment of medical practice, which often leads to physicians feeling聽symptoms of burnout. He describes his personal experience of building a relationship with one patient of his, emphasizing that strong relationships with patients also benefit the health of physicians. In order to reduce physician burnout and re-enchant medicine, physicians need to reestablish the importance of the relationship between patient and physician.
Topics:
Effects on Clinician Health and Well-Being
Tags:
Physician
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