5 ways organizations can effectively address physician anxiety
April 15, 2020 American Medical Association
In crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it is common for physicians and health professionals to experience increased levels of distress and anxiety, especially when combined with feelings of social isolation. This article identifies potential sources of anxiety and suggests five ways organizations can effectively address physician anxiety.
Topics
Related resources
PROactive: Identifying and Managing Violence in the Workplace
The PROactive course aims to help health care workers feel safe in their workplace by identifying and managing workplace violence.
View resource PROactive: Identifying and Managing Violence in the WorkplacePhysician Health and Wellness in Canada: A National Analysis
The Physician Health and Wellness National Analysis builds an understanding of Canadian physician health and informs an action plan and framework.
View resource Physician Health and Wellness in Canada: A National AnalysisAccepting our responsibility: A blueprint for physician leadership in transforming Canada's health care system
This paper provides recommendations for improving physician leadership and engagement at all levels to achieve meaningful, large-scale change.
View resource Accepting our responsibility: A blueprint for physician leadership in transforming Canada's health care systemMaking the business case
This page looks at the key components that help build the business case for investing in workplace psychological health.
View resource Making the business caseAssembling the pieces toolkit
This toolkit provides advice for implementing key elements of the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
View resource Assembling the pieces toolkitPhysician well-being: developing a culture of wellness
This article summarizes the Making the Rounds podcast featuring Dr. Fogarty on how a student suicide led to greater efforts to promote wellness.
View resource Physician well-being: developing a culture of wellnessAre you in distress? Get help now.
Call 911 or access physician health and wellness supports.
Are you in distress? Get help now.