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I’ve been discussing the consequences of moral injury on helping professionals for years. It’s not just healthcare workers. Many people who work in helping industries can be impacted. It’s not talked about or taught enough. Check out this book. #moralinjury As Dr. Byrne explains, "When we heal the healers, the repercussions are felt throughout the healthcare system. Patients experience deeper empathy, and decision-making becomes grounded in ethics." Backed by staggering statistics revealing that over 50% of clinicians suffer from moral distress, moral injury, or burnout. With 40% of doctors planning to leave their current practice, the need for transformative change in healthcare has never been more urgent. "A must-read for health system executives, clinician wellness leaders, and healthcare entrepreneurs looking to fix the provider burnout crisis. Dr. Byrne skillfully diagnoses a new culprit - moral injury - through a variety of vulnerable first-hand accounts and compelling interviews with healthcare providers and trainees.”

Be kind to your doctor; trust me nobody really is anymore https://lnkd.in/dJt47iQ3 #KindnessMatters #HealthcareHeroes #HumanityInHealthcare #SpreadKindness #DoctorPatientRelationship #Gratitude #ActsOfKindness #PatientAppreciation #MedicalCommunity #PositiveImpact #SmallActsOfKindness #EmpathyInMedicine #HealthcareStories #MakeADifference #Inspiration #DoctorLife Doctor-patient relationship, Physician burnout, Medical empathy, Healthcare compassion, Doctor appreciation, Patient trust, Physician support, Healthcare professionalism, Empathetic healthcare, Doctor mental health

Amid a growing behavioral health crisis, value-based care models continue to support mental health by bridging the gap between primary care and behavioral health services. As a result, providers like Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network can connect patients like William, who struggled to manage his chronic conditions and mental health, with behavioral services. Read William’s story and others like his. #PrimaryCare #MentalHealth #ValueBasedCare

"Hi, Mom/Dad...Wanna talk about your death and dying?!" On our next episode, "How The Bleep Do I Deal With Aging Parents?," we get real with the topic of aging parents - featuring Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and addiction in Los Angeles. Dr. Feinblatt and I discuss the emotional and financial strain faced by both adult children and aging parents, and how trauma and addiction can exacerbate the difficulties of connecting and coping with the aging process and end-of-life preparations. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in helping trauma and addiction survivors heal, Dr. Feinblatt also provides insights into real-life situations and offers valuable advice on navigating these challenges. Don't miss this sobering episode of "We're Not Blowing Hot Air." #SubscribeNow #werenotblowinghotair #babyboomers #agingparents #gettingolder #endoflife #death #dyingprocess #mentalwellness Powered by Oxygen Plus (O+)

Have you ever wondered why medical providers often overlook asking about your current stress levels or past trauma during appointments? This is a crucial consideration, given the profound impact that stress and trauma can have on both physical and mental health. 🧠💔 Despite the well-established mind-body connection, many medical providers still fail to inquire about these essential aspects of a patient's history. 📉 By overlooking the role of stress and trauma in health, providers may miss valuable opportunities to understand the root causes of their patients' symptoms fully. Integrating questions about stress and trauma into medical assessments can offer vital insights into patients' overall well-being and guide more personalized treatment approaches. 🌱 It's time to spark a conversation about the importance of addressing the mind-body connection in healthcare. Follow @dc.metro.therapy for more content on health and the mind-body connection. #HealthCare #MentalHealth #MindBodyConnection #HolisticHealth #Stress #Trauma

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Did you know that 40% of physicians are reluctant to seek medical care for a mental health condition? On a similar note, nurses suffer from similar fears of losing their license to practice or losing employment if they seek mental health care. While there has been considerable emphasis on improving the well-being of clinicians, there is much to be done to alleviate the stress and burnout experienced by the entire healthcare workforce. In this episode of This Clinical Life, Stephen Beeson, MD and Corey Feist from the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation explore the importance of fostering a work environment where everyone in healthcare feels safe when asking for help. "We envision a world where seeking and obtaining mental health treatment is viewed as a sign of strength. The first thing we all need to be doing is what we’re doing right now, which is just talk about these issues, talk about the challenges, and talk about the solutions because we know that those will have a tremendous impact on supporting the healthcare workforce." - J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA Watch the full episode by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eU-J4phE #CareTeamWellness #Healthcare #WellBeing

As we all painfully recognize, the pressures of contemporary medicine can weigh heavily on clinicians, leading to stress, loss of joy in their work, and burnout, which can result in tragic outcomes. We lose one physician to suicide a day. Given this unfortunate reality, healthcare organizations must develop a thoughtful response to address such tragedies. This approach will not only support the healing of their team members but also raise awareness about their needs, ultimately aiming to reduce suicide rates to zero. Simon Mittal, MD, MMM, and VITAL WorkLife Peer Coach, offers urgent and encouraging guidance on how colleagues and organizations can respond to and recover from various forms of suicidality. Learn more in the article, "A Healthcare Organization’s Actions and Postvention Steps for Physician Death by Suicide." https://bit.ly/4dMdvgx

Health care! Let's talk Trauma Informed Care from the Center for Health Care Strategies. I love that the trauma informed care includes not only the patients but the staff. Have you talked about this at your office? If not- click on the links and give it a read, talk to your staff and coworkers. Think about patient care through the lens of trauma informed care. All quotes are directly from their website https://lnkd.in/gBMS7MdN Safety: Throughout the organization, patients and staff feel physically and psychologically safe Trustworthiness + Transparency: Decisions are made with transparency, and with the goal of building and maintaining trust Peer Support Individuals with shared experiences are integrated into the organization and viewed as integral to service delivery Collaboration Power differences — between staff and clients and among organizational staff — are leveled to support shared decision-making Empowerment Patient and staff strengths are recognized, built on, and validated — this includes a belief in resilience and the ability to heal from trauma Humility + Responsiveness Biases and stereotypes (e.g., based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, geography) and historical trauma are recognized and addressed

In this episode of "The Health Addicts Show," we dive into three compelling health topics: Bubonic Plague in Colorado: We discuss the recent investigation by Colorado health officials into a rare human case of bubonic plague, exploring its causes, transmission, and the importance of modern antibiotics. Huntington's Disease: Get an overview of Huntington's disease, including its development, symptoms, available treatments, and general care strategies for those affected by this progressive brain disorder. Resident Physician Burnout and Doctor Shortage: We examine the critical issue of resident physician burnout and its link to the growing doctor shortage, discussing potential solutions to improve work-life balance and mental health support in residency programs. Stay informed and healthy with us on "The Health Addicts Show." Tune in now! #BubonicPlague #HuntingtonsDisease #MedicalNews #DoctorBurnout #HealthPodcast #Healthcare #PublicHealth