Physician Well-Being at AAPI Convention with 'Art of Living'.

Physician Well-Being at AAPI Convention.
AAPI is committed to addressing physician well-being for individuals and as it relates to the clinical learning environment. Physician well-being is crucial to the ability of those working in it to deliver the safest, best possible care to patients. AAPI is introducing Category 1 PRA 10 CME/CNE credits program called The Living Well Program: The Happiness Program at its 36th AAPI Annual Convention 2018, Columbus Ohio. Read more at LivingWellForHCP.org

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Living Well: Decreasing Physician Burnout for a More Fulfilling Practice and Life

Physicians working in the current healthcare environment are under an enormous amount of pressure and stress, and as a result, a condition commonly referred to as ‘physician burnout’ is becoming an ongoing concern in the medical field. Trying to manage the stress of patient cases and administrative tasks, on top of balancing the challenges of everyday life, are among the reasons why physicians are feeling the pressure. A growing body of research shows that physician burnout and depression are linked to medical errors and to the kind of depersonalized care that is often both less effective and less palatable.