Fall 2019 edition of the Permanente Journal now available
Look at what's inside the latest Permanente Journal, including research on craniotomies, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, and total joint replacement.
Tweetcap: Are you a ‘provider’?
This tweetcap delves into the debate surrounding the term “provider” and shares a number of insightful perspectives.
Summer 2019 edition of the Permanente Journal now available
Read peer-reviewed articles in the latest edition of the Permanente Journal, including a special report containing the 40 abstracts from the annual Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Research Week.
Ameya Kulkarni, MD, addresses physician loneliness in NEJM article
Modern medicine ushers in advanced technology that helps improve patient care and the way physicians work. But some of the side effects of these technology can lead to physician burnout,…
Edward M. Ellison, MD, shines light on epidemic of physician suicides
In a USA Today opinion piece, Kaiser Permanente physician leader Edward M. Ellison, MD, emphasizes the importance of physician wellness initiatives to combat physician burnout.
Narrative medicine: Letting our patients tell their story
Bob Climko, MD, writes about the importance of really listening to patients.
The road to physician wellness
The Permanente Medical Groups work to foster a culture of wellness and improve physician wellness and resilience through a variety of initiatives.
Caring for those who provide care
As the health care industry faces staggering physician burnout statistics, the Permanente Medical Groups pursue a unified approach to addressing the issue, developing a wellness culture that puts doctors at the center.
The Healing Power of Gratitude
“Count your blessings.” We often hear this recommendation during times of turmoil, stress, or sadness in our lives.