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PHYSICIANS - Learn the emotional superpower of hHppy Doctors Navigating a typical day in your practice is an experience in three distinct layers. 1) The Observable Actions Appointments, conversations (patients and staff), procedures, exams, tests ordered, EMR/documentation and all the rest. ~ the OUTER GAME   2) The Thoughts - all the thinking, thinking, thinking Differential diagnoses, decisions, relationship management ~ the COGNITIVE INNER GAME   3) The Feelings associated with all of the above How it feels to be short staffed, running late >> uncertain, disrespected, afraid, frustrated, exhausted, denied, unappreciated - punctuated by ocassional satisfaction, happiness, contentment and bliss. ~ the EMOTIONAL INNER GAME     Layers 1 & 2 are your practice. You were trained for this.   Layer 3 is the first-person experience of being a doctor. Specifically, YOUR experience of being a doctor in these challenging times.   If layer 3 is not going well it can dramatically affect your ability to make it through the actions of the day, do a good job and not exhaust yourself in the process.   And if your emotional experience of your practice is a negative one, I'm sure there are legitimate reasons you feel this way .... and yet, you still have to see the patients on today's schedule before you can check out and head back home.   Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to release those negative emotions - just let them go.   Do the work in a calm, focused, efficient routine - no matter what is going on around you.    No drama, no distractions. See the patients, do the notes and get back home to your family ASAP.   10 years ago I developed a mindfulness technique that gives you this superpower.   I've taught it to thousands of doctors since then. Today I want to share it with you   Learn how to become the Eye of the Storm with a single breath - any time you need it.   It's all in an online video training series we call One Minute Mindfulness   You can learn the SqueeGee Breath Release today Practice it today For immediate benefit with each breath POP yourself out of the whirlwind into a whole different head space and energy level ... every time. The videos can earn you up to 19 CME credits It's research-proven to lower stress in physicians.  Lifetime Access is only $97 ! https://lnkd.in/gZzGCkNX   ~ I learned how I could let go of all the worry with a breath no one else even notices. ~ "I feel like a healer again"  ~ "Keeps giving me back time I would have normally wasted on worrying"  ~ "Always puts me in a better mood, even when things are tough at work, or at home"  ~ Your mindfulness curriculum has been the spark for something amazing for me ~ I started to see results within just a few days. ~ Now I use the squeegee breath in my everyday relationships and taught it to my staff and patients. ~ It always helps me calm down and be really present with the person in front of me at the moment.”  

It's getting hard to find enough room to breathe. What's your elephant?

Healthcare Economics 101: "PROFIT MARGIN and Short-Staffing" Less salaries = More profit -- this cartoon shows you how it works. Every time a boomer doctor retires or quits and their slot is not filled PRONTO,the remaining doctors work ethic kicks in and they burn themselves out to cover the patient care demands The institution bumps up their profit margin And the manager gets a pat on the back for running a "tight ship" Know this:  There is a massive finanacial DISINCENTIVE to hire and staff appropriately as long as you keep showing up and doing the work Managers everywhere prey on our ethics to pad profits - not ALL managers, but the majority for sure Forcing doctors to play chicken, pushed to the point of threatening to quit if you don't get reinforcements It is an obnoxious, evil management habit ...and so unnecessary This short staffing policy cripples the organization's long-term viability in search of short term profits (and executive bonuses) DOCTORS =>> GET OUT OF THERE Quit that Job - It's a fantastic job market with LOTS of virtual options. You do not have to put up with this manure. Here is our #1 Physician Job Search Training that guarantees your success in finding a MUCH better position. https://lnkd.in/g-cZUQUm I know you feel guilty just thinking about leaving "What about my patients? What about my staff?" That is what this manager is counting on ... your ethics and dedication. It is predatory behavior. Here's a Mantra we teach "Don't be the last rat off a sinking ship" AND LEADERS: Knock this evil behavior off ... dammit! As we slide into the Boomer Doctor Retirement Cliff - recruitment, retention and locums coverage should be your TOP PRIORITY

When does A.I. become conscious? The funny part - this article was almost certainly written by artificial intelligence. HA! https://lnkd.in/gbyBNZ5N

𝐀 𝟏𝟐-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 $𝟐𝟐𝐌 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐆𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐃 Dr. Gita Pensa recounts her challenging 12-year, $22 million medical malpractice legal battle, shedding light on its profound impact across all aspects of her life. Through resilience and strength, she emerged from this experience as a staunch advocate for physicians navigating similar lawsuits. Her journey serves as a beacon of hope, offering valuable insights and unwavering support to her colleagues in the medical field. Explore the full episode to delve deeper into Dr. Pensa's remarkable story and the lessons she imparts. Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gZ2SPnU4 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ghEQ24WV Amazon Music/Audible: https://lnkd.in/gcjCVRcV Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gf7xZw7 #MedicalLawsuit #PhysicianSupport #DoctorsAndLitigation

STOP Physician Suicide: DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE Crisis Hotlines FAIL over 90% of the time for one simple reason The Hotline Number is IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND Are you committed to doing everything you possibly can to prevent physician suicide?? This Crisis Hotline Audit and Awareness Action Plan [CHAAAP] is how you answer that question. Two steps to ensure everyone in your organization either knows the hotline number or knows where to find it in less than 2 minutes 1) AUDIT - a 15 minute process that will reveal just how hard it is for your front line employees to find your hotline number 2) A checklist for a complete crisis hotline awareness program that will fill all the gaping holes in your current system. If you follow this protocol every member of your organization will either have the number on their person, on the refrigerator at home or be able to find it the instant they log into your intranet Here is the download link - No email required https://lnkd.in/ghspfBu5

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗼 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 When was the last time you had that ideal patient encounter? A patient's appreciation is a powerful reminder of why we chose to be healers. By cherishing these moments of connection, you not only recharge your energy but also reaffirm your decision to dedicate your life to caring for others. Let's embrace the power of gratitude and transform our healthcare experience, one 'thank you' at a time. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gK_jJMdA #PatientGratitude #Lightworker #PurposeAndPassion

PHYSICIAN LEADERS - tell us what you want and need If you are a physician in a named leadership role - whether it is paid or not, full or part-time - please take 10 minutes to fill out this survey of your triumphs and stressors and satisfaction with your leadership position. https://lnkd.in/gntenSFa The purpose of our 2024 Physician Leadership and Wellness Survey - is to help us keep providing you with just-what-I-needed training and support services in these challenging times.   A.I. and the boomer doctor retirement cliff are megatrends rapidly changing the career landscape for two groups of physicians: => Clinicians - front lines caring for patients every day. => Physician Leaders - in the wing, ward, department or C-Suite meetings - working to build systems and culture that continue to support our brothers and sisters in the front lines. Each of these worlds is changing rapidly.   We need your feedback to help us keep our training and support services hyper-relevant to your current situation.   The survey is anonymous. I will get back to everyone on this mailing list with the trends that we discover.   And I thank you in advance for this valuable information and promise to use it to further our collective efficiency and expertise as physician leaders. https://https://lnkd.in/gntenSFa