How do we change this?

There have been a multitude of proposed solutions from personal coaches, to increased autonomy, transitioning to private practice to leaving medicine all together.

The Physician Collective is an organization where physicians can come together to find solutions to these problems but this only happens if we work together for change.

By becoming an official member of The Physician Collective you become a part of the momentum we need to change the course of our beloved profession.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/29/health/doctor-burnout-pandemic.html

Physician Burnout Has Reached Distressing Levels, New Research Finds

Nearly two-thirds of doctors are experiencing at least one symptom of burnout, a huge increase from before the pandemic. But the situation is not irreparable, researchers say.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/29/health/doctor-burnout-pandemic.html

#Diabetes Type 2 can present with symptoms such as: increased #thirst, frequent #urination, excessive #hunger, and even unexplained #WeightLoss! The #COVID #pandemic has also had an indirect negative impact on our health because our level of exercise has decreased and obesity has increased, both of which can predispose you to #Diabetes. Visit your #PCP and take control of your health again.

Always ask for a Physician to Lead your care! Accept no substitutes. The main proponent of FPA HAD A $72 million undisclosed COI as a Board member of United Health Care (made ~$10 billion during pandemic) and falsely touts inept data.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1475923/6300433-there-s-something-about-mary

There's Something About Mary - Patients at Risk / Buzzsprout

Drs. Rebekah Bernard, Niran Al-Agba, and Phil Schaffer discuss researcher Mary Mundinger's recent Wall Street Journal letter, which argues that the nurse practitioners studied in her 2000 JAMA publication were practicing without physician supervis...

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1475923/6300433-there-s-something-about-mary

Positive family interactions can help us get through the challenges, as well as the emotional and mental stress of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Proper hand washing is of vital importance, especially in times of a pandemic. Don't forget to protect your hands by applying abundant amounts of a moisturizer containing CERAMIDES and/or PETROLATUM every single night. You can put on thin cotton gloves immediately after for best results. Your hands will not only be HYDRATED & HEALTHY, but will stay looking YOUNG!