Episode 27 - Greenawald - Physician Well-Being and PeerRxMed

In 2023, harsh healthcare working conditions continue exacerbating poor overall physician emotional well-being. Along with the toll extreme stress takes on these individuals and their families, what potential dangers does this mean for patients? According to Dr. Mark Greenawald, a risk management approach strengthens the case for formalized peer support for doctors.

How can healthcare leaders adequately support their staff?

62.8% of physicians report feelings of burnout, and 1-in-5 say they are making plans to leave their current practice within 2 years, according to Healthcare IT. How can healthcare leaders provide emotional support resources to their staff and ensure that suffering physicians use these tools before their symptoms worsen?

Dr. Mark Greenawald of Carilion Clinic shares how he built PeerRxMed so doctors can build professional relationships that become critical after an adverse patient incident. He explains physician burnout, compassion fatigue, previous examples of peer support, the PeerRxMed process, and how healthcare decision-makers can optimally provide support for their physicians.