Pulse

Briefs

Medical students work on wellness, mindfulness in the ER, the importance of a happy home, hidden disabilities, drowsy driving.

 

Scaling Back

For some physicians, reducing the number of hours they work has been the secret to finding a new enthusiasm for medicine.

 

Ill Will

Why do doctors tough out illness?

 

Disruptive Docs

When a physician exhibits behavior that is out of line, it may be a sign of a larger problem.

 

Book Review

Rural Medicine Revisited

A collection of essays takes us into the lives of small-town physicians.

Review by Charles R. Meyer, M.D.

 

End Notes

On Seeing Beauty

Medical practice presents us with beauty every day, if only we look for it.

By Burgess E. Norrgard

 

 

Table of Contents | January 2011

Cover Story

Battling Burnout

Medicine is recognizing that physician well-being affects both practitioners and their patients.

By Kate Ledger

 

Perspective

Mid-Career Crisis

A family physician retreats and recharts her professional path.

By Kristin Haugan, M.D.
 

A Well-Oiled Machine

A surgeon marvels as a colleague calmly and expertly leads his team through a difficult case.

By David Farley, M.D.

 

Commentary

Eight Suggestions for Promoting Physician Well-Being

Ways to make medicine more satisfying for doctors and better for their health.

By Bill Manahan, M.D.

 

Medicine, Law & Policy

A Shoulder to Lean On

Physicians who are involved in a lawsuit need help maintaining their emotional health.

By Ronald L. Hofeldt, M.D.

 

Clinical and Health Affairs

Demystifying Mindfulness

By Karen Lawson, M.D.
 

To Cry or Not to Cry: Physicians and Emotions at the Bedside

By Navneet S. Majhail, M.D., M.S., and Erica D. Warlick, M.D.
 

The Physician’s Role in Suicide Prevention: Lessons Learned from a Public Awareness Campaign

By Melissa Boeke, M.S., Tom Griffin, Ph.D., M.S.W., and Daniel J. Reidenberg, Psy.D., FAPA

 

Editor's Note

Working on Wellness

 

MMA Viewpoint

Hope for Healers

 

MMA News Now

Medica to Rate Individual Physicians
Board Takes Stand on Mandatory Staffing Levels
MMA Sets 2011 Legislative Priorities
Law Stops Medicare Cuts for 2011

 

Tracking Reform

 

Letters

 

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