Medical leaders propose appointing wellness officers to address physician burnout
March 4, 2019 CMAJ
This article looks at the growing trend of medical leaders in the United States urging health organizations to appoint executive-level wellness officers to lead reforms to reduce physician burnout.
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Organizational wellness Policies, standards and best practices
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