Why is it Critical for Doctors to Ensure Work-Life Balance? The complexities and pressures of today’s healthcare environment have made stress management a necessity for physicians in the US. Considering the increase in workload, doctors are experiencing an imbalance in their personal and professional life. To sail through challenges, they are either selling their practice to a hospital or quitting the medical profession. Industry Facts A survey by American College of Chest Physicians Sleep Institute states that most doctors sleep only for few hours than what is actually needed for optimum performance On an average, face-to-face clinic visit doesn’t last more than 16 minutes as physicians increase number of patients to make ends meet As reported by the American Medical News, changing desires of resident doctors such as, high salary and more free time are posing recruitment challenges for practices across the US Challenges Caused by Work-life Imbalance Work-related stress has increased the levels of anger, stress, burnout and frustration in many US physicians. Accountability has increased and autonomy, control and authority have decreased, affecting physician’s ability to manage effective patient care. The inability to handle the stress has progressed into bouts of depression, suicidal tendencies and substance abuse in some physicians. This is not only affecting their life with family and friends but also deteriorating their performance and relationship with staff and patients. How Can Physicians Sail Through the Stress? In order to find a solution, it is extremely important to recognize the reason that is causing the stress. Is it personal or professional? In many cases, professional reasons cause stress in personal life of doctors. For instance, the inability to strike a balance between
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