Physician Burn Out

Yes, health care practitioners do burn out. It's important that patients are aware of this. We love doctors that answer our emails and get back to us presto, but when they go down, they go down just like everybody else.

Be kind to your practitioners -- use the Golden Rule. Keep your emails brief and consider scheduling a paid phone consult to get your many questions answered. More and more doctors are using gate keepers to ensure that they are not overwhelmed by requests, especially the medical doctors. Solo practitioners like most acupuncturists are especially vulnerable to attending to too many things at once.

For fellow practitioners who are reading this, consider this link:


http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2012/03/strategies-prevent-physician-burnout.html