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Joy in medicine & continuing to reduce physician burnout in 2023 with Christine Sinsky, MD | AMA Update Video
AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, monkeypox, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic and speakers Featured topic and speakers In today’s AMA Update, Christine Sinsky, MD, the vice president of professional satisfaction, AMA, discusses how the AMA plans to continue its critical work to reduce physician burnout and enhance well-being in 2023. AMA Chief Experience Officer Todd Unger hosts. Learn how the AMA is #FightingForDocs and access resources from the AMA Recovery…
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Reducing physician burnout must be an urgent national priority
There is an urgent need to fix what’s broken in health care today—and it is not the doctor. Although we hope the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is now behind us, the stressors triggering record levels of physician burnout continue to mount. The contours of this crisis are painfully obvious by now. As the nation experiences a “tripledemic” this winter filling hospital beds due to influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19, physicians continue to hold together a health care system stretched far too thin. There is anti-science aggression by some in positions of power and influence, along with a well-coordinated onslaught of medical disinformation online Escalating criminalization of normal…
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Try this interval workout to avoid HIIT burnout or injuries
Editor’s Note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. CNN — For many people aiming to burn a lot of calories, high-intensity interval training is the way to go. Also known as HIIT, these popular workouts feature bursts of intense activity, such as squats or lunges, followed by recovery time. A HIIT routine can torch more calories than a traditional endurance workout while being performed in a shorter amount of time. Numerous studies also show interval training can provide the same health benefits as one continuous workout at a moderate intensity, according to a review published last year in the International Journal…
