A healthy work/life integration can promote health and reduce burnout.

A healthy work/life integration can promote health and reduce burnout.
Otolaryngologists around the country are making a difference in their communities that goes beyond the patients they treat in their practices.
As a senior surgeon who continues to remain clinically active, I hope the following reflections may represent some common opinions of my experienced colleagues.
We know that burnout, depression, and maladaptive coping mechanisms such as substance abuse are prevalent in our community. However, we do not openly discuss them and we fail to normalize these experiences.
With the onslaught of all of this new technology, how do we make sure we balance humanity with our increasing reliance on machines?
The only mechanism for both decreasing the cost and improving quality in medicine is through innovation and the creation of new technologies.
Reimbursement for a service or procedure that does not have a specific CPT code can be complex, but can be navigated with some basic understanding
ENTtoday’s list of science-based resources for otolaryngologists includes websites, medical indexes, podcasts, and videos that are all available for education and awareness about the world of otolaryngology.
Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a new column entitled “Rx: Wellness,” which is focused on physician wellness. Articles will run quarterly and be authored by Jennifer Villwock, […]