How burnout affects relationships
July 1, 2017 Physician Family
Physicians dedicate their lives to improving the lives of their patients - all while trying to maintain meaningful relationships. This article by Jordyn Hagar, a social worker that specialises in helping physicians and their families, explores how burnout affects physicians relationships and offers important tips on how to mitigate these issues.
Topics
Physicians and their families Burnout COVID-19 wellness resources
Related resources
Clarifying empathy: The first step to more humane clinical care
This article clarifies the meaning of “empathy” and its role in respecting patient dignity.
View resource Clarifying empathy: The first step to more humane clinical careCFMS wellness page
This list from CFMS offers a set of school-specific wellness resources for medical students.
View resource CFMS wellness pagePractice transformation series: Preventing physician distress and suicide
This learning module helps physicians identify at-risk colleagues and facilitate access to appropriate care to reduce suicide risk.
View resource Practice transformation series: Preventing physician distress and suicidePhysician profile: Dr. Sang and the 2021 National Physician Health Survey
Profiling new physician Dr. Laura Sang as she shares her perspective on physician wellness and the 2021 National Physician Health Survey conducted by the Canadian Medical Association
View resource Physician profile: Dr. Sang and the 2021 National Physician Health SurveyThe buddy system: What it is and why it is important
To help support colleagues and build resilience, try the buddy system. A form of peer support where two or more people connect and support each other’s health, welfare and safety.
View resource The buddy system: What it is and why it is importantA surgeon’s account of physician burnout and depression
Dr. Martin Koyle describes his personal experience with burnout and depression.
View resource A surgeon’s account of physician burnout and depressionAre you in distress? Get help now.
Call 911 or access physician health and wellness supports.
Are you in distress? Get help now.