Physician Burnout Resources-Physician Wellness Series: Peer Support

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Video Summary

In this video, a panel of speakers discusses the importance of peer support for physicians and how to implement peer support programs in healthcare institutions. The speakers highlight the high prevalence of burnout among physicians and the contributing factors, such as moral and ethical dilemmas, adverse events, and the demanding nature of the job. They emphasize the need for peer support as a way to address these challenges and provide emotional, social, and practical support to healthcare professionals. The panel shares their personal experiences and examples of how peer support can make a difference in physician wellness.<br /><br />The speakers also discuss the benefits of peer support programs, such as reducing stress, normalizing the experiences of healthcare professionals, promoting career longevity, and improving patient care. They explain the process of establishing a peer support program, including identifying key stakeholders, training peer supporters, coordinating resources, and ensuring confidentiality. The speakers highlight the importance of proactive outreach and normalization of seeking support.<br /><br />Overall, the video emphasizes the importance of peer support in addressing physician burnout and promoting well-being in the healthcare profession. It provides practical insights and recommendations for implementing effective peer support programs.

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• Introduction – Jothi Mirali-Larson, MD
• How Peer Support Programs Work – Kiran Gupta, MD
• Using and Implementing Peer Support Programs- Kiran Gupta, MD
• Ethical Dilemmas and Adverse Events – Ray Shaheen, MD
• The Case for Peer Support – Casey Humbyrd, MD
• Discussion – Jothi Mirali-Larson, MD

Keywords

peer support

physicians

burnout

healthcare institutions

emotional support

career longevity

patient care

establishing peer support program

physician wellness