How to Deal with Burnout in Interventional Radiology?

Wicks, Jeffrey S.; Sharma, Meenal; Sharma, Ashwani Kumar

How to Deal with Burnout in Interventional Radiology?

Wicks, Jeffrey S.; Sharma, Meenal; Sharma, Ashwani Kumar

Abstract

[This is an excerpt.] Interventional radiology physicians display some of the highest levels of mental and physical ailments among physicians. The American College of Radiology (2018) issued a statement noting that radiologists are at a higher risk for burnout than most other physicians. In addition to mental and emotional pain, interventional radiologists also commonly deal with chronic lower back pain. For many decades, physicians have tried everything from drugs and alcohol to psychological and physical therapy in an effort to solve these problems. In recent years, a growing body of evidence paired with an increased interest has led to spiritual approaches to address these mental, emotional, and physical ailments patients and physicians suffer alike. [To read more, click View Resource.]

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CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
2023
Profession(s)
Physicians
Topic(s)
Burnout
Resource Types
Commentaries & Blogs
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Expert Opinion, Commentary, etc.
Action Strategy Area(s)
Physical & Mental Health
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