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.
SCPMG Leads Trend of C-suite Officer to Promote Physician Wellness
Chief wellness officers aren’t necessarily a new position at most companies, but it is relatively new among health care organizations. Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), however, was one of the first to appoint a chief physician wellness officer six…
Permanente Medical Groups Join the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Physician Wellness
The physician leaders of the Permanente Medical Groups release a statement on clinician well-being and resilience, and announce support of work with the National Academy of Medicine.
How Wellness Helps Healing Hands
Kimberley Wirsing, MD, an orthopedic hand surgeon with the Hawaii Permanente Medical Group, serves as an ambassador for physician wellness through her practice of mindfulness and yoga.
Edward Ellison, MD, Turns Spotlight on Physician Burnout in TEDx Talk
Edward Ellison, MD, emphasizes the importance of addressing physician burnout and highlights the humanity of healthcare providers.