Taking a Stand for Mental Health
For those of you who lived through the 1970s, 1960’s, 1950s, and before, you probably remember that if you suffered from mental health issues in those times, you were regarded as having something fundamentally wrong with you, or worse, you were thought of as just...
10 Ways ED Physicians Can Stay Healthy
Given the enormous responsibilities and high stress experienced by emergency department (ED) physicians, and the impact of those factors on patient well-being, keeping these physicians healthy and alert must be an absolute top priority for everyone involved. In an...
How ED Scheduling Can Preserve the Anchor Period
A recent study revealed that more than 70% of emergency department (ED) doctors experience substantially more burnout than those in other medical occupations. Many professionals can agree that the long hours and unpredictability of shift work is the primary reason why...