By Matthew D. Keeler, DO
Emergency physician fatigue and burnout has been well recognized for many years. The worldwide pandemic has added additional stressors, both in the work environment and in our personal lives. The nature of emergency medicine produces a raw, unfiltered view of medicine. As front-line healthcare workers there is a finite amount of energy one can provide before a recharge is required. The ACOEP recognizes the increasing demands placed upon EM physicians and the widespread stressors that lend towards clinicians moving away from bedside care years before intended. While most individuals have self-created mechanisms to improve their personal wellness, the ACOEP is here to help. Read more from the Physician Wellness Committee.