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Dealing with an angry, upset patient can feel like walking into an emotional storm. The frustration in the room is palpable, and even the most experienced clinicians can feel thrown off balance. While medical training equips us to handle complex diagnoses and emergencies, it often falls short when it comes to managing interpersonal conflict. That's where the Universal Upset Patient Protocol comes in—a straightforward, highly effective framework designed to de-escalate tense situations, restore trust, and protect your own emotional bandwidth. In this episode, we explore Dr. Dike Drummond's original protocol, breaking down each step with specific language to use in the heat of the moment. Finally, we'll add a few practical tweaks to help make these conversations even more natural and effective in real-world practice.

We sit down with Dike Drummond, a family practice physician, to explore how AI-powered note-writing software is revolutionizing medical documentation. While these tools offer short-term relief to overworked physicians by drastically reducing charting time, could they ultimately lead to increased patient loads and a new form of burnout? Dike Drummond is a Mayo-trained family practice physician, burnout survivor, executive coach, consultant, and founder of TheHappyMD.com. He discusses the KevinMD article, "Stop physician burnout: the hidden danger of AI note-writing software." Our presenting sponsor is DAX Copilot by Microsoft. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of patient care. Microsoft is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with DAX Copilot, an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that automates clinical documentation and workflows. 70 percent of physicians who use DAX Copilot say it improves their work-life balance while reducing feelings of burnout and fatigue. Patients love it too! 93 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational, and 75 percent of physicians say it improves patient experiences. Help restore your work-life balance with DAX Copilot, your AI assistant for automated clinical documentation and workflows. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus

Welcome to Episode 70 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast! In today's episode, our host, Dr. Sarah Smith, engages in a captivating conversation with the renowned Dr. Dike Drummond. Dr. Drummond shares his fascinating journey from physician to burnout coach, highlighting his experiences in addressing physician burnout and the sustainability of medical practices. He discusses the impact of his work, emphasizing strategies to manage burnout and cultivate a balanced career. Join us as we explore the vital importance of understanding and pursuing an ideal job description in the medical profession and the profound impact it can have on physician well-being. Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode: 1️⃣ Burnout is not a problem to solve, but a challenge to manage. Dr. Drummond emphasizes the need for a strategy, not a definitive solution, in preventing and recovering from burnout. 2️⃣ Identifying your ideal job description and aligning it with your current role is crucial. Understanding the overlap between your current and ideal job feelings can help guide necessary adjustments for a more fulfilling practice. 3️⃣ For solo practitioners, setting boundaries and delegating tasks can be game-changers in preventing burnout. Dr. Drummond highlights the benefits of direct pay models and negotiating service packages with patients. Dr. Dike Drummond Bio: Dr. Dike Drummond is a Mayo trained Family Practice physician, burnout survivor, executive coach and founder of TheHappyMD.com. He teaches simple methods to lower stress, build more life balance and a more ideal practice. These tools were discovered and tested via Dr. Drummond's 3000 hours of physician coaching experience. Since 2010, he has also delivered live burnout prevention training to over 40,000 physicians on behalf of 175 corporate and association clients on four continents. So, grab your stethoscope, and let's embark on this insightful and empowering episode. -------------- Would you like to view a transcript of this episode? Click here **** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine. Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca **** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don't forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released. **** Come hang out with me on Facebook or Instagram. Follow me @chartingcoach to get more practical tools to help you create sustainable clinical medicine in your life. **** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at admin@reachcareercoaching.ca. I would love to hear from you.

We're joined by Dike Drummond, family physician and founder of TheHappyMD.com. Our discussion delves into the spiritual crisis facing employed physicians, where the idealism that once inspired them to pursue medicine clashes with the harsh realities of modern medical practice. Dike highlights the profound choice physicians make to be "light workers," serving humanity in the battle against illness and suffering. However, many find themselves trapped in systems prioritizing profit over patient care, leading to burnout and a loss of purpose. Dike Drummond is a Mayo-trained family practice physician, burnout survivor, executive coach, consultant, and founder of TheHappyMD.com. He discusses the KevinMD article, "The spiritual crisis of the employed physician." Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company. Together, Microsoft and Nuance are leveraging their rich digital technology and advanced AI capabilities to tackle some of health care's biggest challenges. AI-driven technology promises to revolutionize patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself. The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows. Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 85 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational. Discover AI-powered clinical documentation that writes itself. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/osevh6 Powered by CMEfy.

If you've ever experienced burnout before, you can probably relate to an analogy that you'll hear in this episode, comparing burnout to being stuck in a chokehold with no clear escape. However, as you'll also hear, there is a way out, and the other side is often better than even the best times pre-burnout!This episode features a fascinating interview with special guest, Dr. Dike Drummond, a family medicine physician trained at Mayo, who became a professional coach specializing in physician burnout after experiencing it first-hand. Dr. Drummond shares his journey from practicing full-service family medicine to battling burnout, taking a sabbatical, and eventually leaving his clinical practice. What came next is something truly incredible, including the founding of TheHappyMD, writing several books on burnout, and establishing a coaching practice that has helped thousands of physicians and executives lead better lives at work.  You'll hear us stress the importance of self-reflection, creating a work-life balance, and the potential for physicians to redefine their careers while staying true to their commitment to healthcare.I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you're interested in learning more about Dr. Dike Drummond's work, be sure to visit him at:TheHappyMD: https://www.thehappymd.com/BurnoutProofMD: https://burnoutproofmd.com/Physicians On Purpose Podcast: https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dikedrummond/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehappymd/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thehappymdHe was also kind enough to provide us with a discount code for his Ideal Physician Job Search Formula Online Training, so if you're ready to find, interview, negotiate and onboard yourself into a much better position you can get 50% today!https://www.thehappymdacademy.com/offers/U2QbhUpM/checkout?coupon_code=MELO Support the showTo learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.

Regular contributor Dike Drummond, MD, (family physician, CEO of TheHappyMD.com, PW columnist) talks about the difference between your job and your medical practice, recognizing the fact that they are almost never attuned. More importantly, he provides critical tools to mend the bridge and regain your grip on the work that you love. What are the changes that need to happen and how do you go about that? Dr. Drummond talks us through this complex and sensitive process.                                                                          ~~~~~~~~~~~~                                   3 Work Life Balance Shortcuts for Physicians                                  Our Proven Top 3 Balance & Boundaries Tools                            FREE Online Video Training – LEARN MORE HERE                                                                       ~~~~~~~~~~~~Dr. Drummond has coached and trained more than 40,000 doctors for more than 175 organization and association clients since 2010. His Burnout Prevention MATRIX White Paper shares 235 different ways to stop physician burnout.Enjoy Listening!Additional reading:Book recommended in the podcast:  The First 90 Days by Michael WatkinsGottman Institute 5:1 Ratio for a trusting relationship: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/Harvard Business Review article Managing your boss: https://hbr.org/2005/01/managing-your-bossLet us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

This week, we take the time to delve into the important topic of physician burnout with our single guest, Dike Drummond, MD, family physicians and CEO of TheHappyMD.com. In this first episode of a series of in-depth conversations, Dr. Drummond speaks with us about how and when to quit your practice. More importantly, he talks about the vast majority of cases in which that is not necessary. What are the changes that need to happen and how do you go about that? Dr. Drummond talks us through this complex and sensitive process. If you feel it's time to move on, check out Dr. Drummond's step-by-step formula to find, interview, negotiate, and onboard yourself and your family into a new and much better practice. Dr. Drummond has coached and trained more than 40,000 physicians for more than 175 organization and association clients since 2010. His Burnout Prevention MATRIX White Paper shares 235 different ways to stop physician burnout.  Enjoy Listening!Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Join Dike Drummond, a family practice physician, burnout survivor, and executive coach. In this episode, we'll delve into the future of health care in the United States, discussing workforce demographics, the impact of burnout, the role of AI, and the potential collapse of existing health care entities. Get ready for insightful perspectives and actionable insights as we explore the critical questions facing the health care industry in 2023 and beyond. Dike Drummond is a Mayo-trained family practice physician, burnout survivor, executive coach, consultant, and founder of TheHappyMD.com. He discusses the KevinMD article, "The future of U.S. health care: 2030 and beyond." Careers by KevinMD is your gateway to health care success. We connect you with real-time, exclusive resources like job boards, news updates, and salary insights, all tailored for health care professionals. With expertise in uniting top talent and leading employers across the nation's largest health care hiring network, we're your partner in shaping health care's future. Fulfill your health care journey at KevinMD.com/careers. VISIT SPONSOR → https://kevinmd.com/careers Discovering disability insurance? Pattern understands your concerns. Over 20,000 doctors trust us for straightforward, affordable coverage. We handle everything from quotes to paperwork. Say goodbye to insurance stress – visit Pattern today at KevinMD.com/pattern. VISIT SPONSOR → https://kevinmd.com/pattern SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/Gj2no9 Powered by CMEfy.

In this episode, we examine how physicians can avoid 3 of the biggest job search mistakes with Dr. Dike Drummond of TheHappyMD.com. Dr. Drummond reviews how and why physicians make these common mistakes and what they should do instead. To access Dr. Drummond's online course: Ideal Physician Job Search Formula, visit https://www.thehappymdacademy.com/store/hUXKudq8 and use discount code LOCUMS at checkout to save.

In the fourth episode of a series on physician burnout, TheHappyMD@PW columnist Dike Drummond, MD (family physician and CEO of TheHappyMD.com), talks about revenue models for medical practices and whether being an employee is always the right choice. He offers several innovative possibilities for ensuring you are practicing in the best possible environment.Enjoy Listening!Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR   Behind the white coats and stethoscopes, there lies a profound truth - doctors, too, are human. Joining me again are I.C.F.-Certified coaches on our team at TheHappyMD.com - Pam Pappas MD and Penelope Hsu MD, to continue the three-part series on recognizing and preventing physician suicide. In part one, Dr. Pappas and Dr. Hsu bravely shared their own experiences with suicidal ideation. In part two, we discuss what to do if you suspect a colleague is having suicidal thoughts and how to reach out to express our concern. We also explore the barriers to seeking help including imposter syndrome, shame, and guilt.  While we may not be able to prevent every instance of physician suicide because of their never-show-weakness programming, we have the power to make a difference through our compassion. Whether we're colleagues, friends, family, or just part of a tribe, we can reach out and give support to someone who might be in a tough spot. Our job is to look out for each other and make sure we have each other's backs even if they tell you to go away and leave them alone. You'll never know when a simple yet genuine gesture of empathy can save someone's life. “If you do reach out, you're not going to get rebuffed. If you can hold on somehow through all that darkness, the love that you would give is right there for you. They're going to be there. You just have to say something.” - Penelope Hsu MD “An antidote to shame is the self-compassion. If we're the safe place, then people feel safe to tell their story and somehow the shame starts to ebb away.” - Pam Pappas MD   Episode Highlights: Social isolation and the theory of suicide Fostering a culture of kindness, compassion, and community Trust your instincts and reach out to show you care Breaking down the wall of impostor syndrome and cracking the shell of shame   Resources: Preventing Physician Suicide Part 1: Recognizing You Are At Risk - The First-Person Experience of Suicidal Ideation https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/70-preventing-physician-suicide-part-1-recognizing-you-are-at-risk-the-first-person-experience-of-suicidal-ideation   Physician Support Line https://www.physiciansupportline.com/ 888-409-0141   Connect with Dr. Hsu: Book a Discovery Session with Dr. Hsu: https://www.thehappymd.com/physician-coach-penelope-hsu-md Website: https://drpenelopehsu.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelope-hsu-3796395/ Connect with Dr. Pappas: Book a Discovery Session with Dr. Pappas: https://www.thehappymd.com/physician-coach-pam-pappas Website: https://drpampappas.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pampappasmd/   Watch this on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zks9w0cU3hk   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond Contact Dr. Drummond Email: support@thehappymd.com  Phone: 206-430-1905 Web contact form: https://www.thehappymd.com/contact

We talk with PW columnist and TheHappyMD.com CEO Dike Drummond, MD, about the three energy accounts—physical, emotional, and spiritual—we all have. The different types of energy serve different purposes because we are more than just physical beings, especially when functioning as a physician caring for patients. Dr. Drummond explains how any of these falling into a negative balance gives rise to a different symptom of physician burnout, how each is filled in a different way, and how to take the time to care for yourself and prevent sliding into burnout. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR Many people are taught to believe ambition is a selfish, greedy, or overly competitive drive that nice people don't utilize or admit to. Ambition is the driving force to strive for success and accomplishment. It pushes us forward beyond our limits to reach new heights. In the world of medicine, ambition is essential for doctors to survive the rigorous training process and thrive in their careers. However, there is a lot of misunderstanding about ambition and its negative associations. Together with Harjot Singh MD, we will look at what is ambition and how it can be a positive motivator. Dr. Singh is a child and adolescent psychiatrist, keynote speaker, and a physician leadership and communication coach here at TheHappyMD.com.  In this conversation, we'll discuss ambition as a positive force when used to build your ideal practice or work for the greater good.   "How fired up are you? That's a very key question I always ask people who come do the first session with me. How fired up are your aspirations for your goals?" - Harjot Singh MD                                  Episode Highlights: The concept of ambition and the fields of study Ambition and patient-centered care The powers of positive motivation The link between ambition and well-being Negative associations with ambition and the need to challenge them   Resources: The Status Syndrome: How Social Standing Affects Our Health and Longevity by Michael Marmot https://www.amazon.com/Status-Syndrome-Standing-Affects-Longevity/dp/0805078541   Connect with Dr. Singh: Website: https://www.harjotsinghmd.com/   Watch this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XIIytOtCPx0   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond Contact Dr. Drummond Email: support@thehappymd.com  Phone: 206-430-1905 Web contact form: https://www.thehappymd.com/contact   We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320      

Follow our show wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/JoH0AMKR We kick off a seriously important three-part series that tackles something we all need to talk about more - preventing physician suicide. This week, I'm sitting down with two remarkable guests and I.C.F.-certified coaches on our team at TheHappyMD.com, Dr. Penelope Hsu and Dr. Pam Pappas. We discuss the often-ignored topic of recognizing your own suicidal ideations and the immense implications it can bring along. Both Dr. Hsu and Dr. Pappas hold nothing back as they share their personal experiences with suicidal ideation and burnout. Their stories remind us why it's crucial for wellness leaders to show vulnerability, and to use their platforms as stages to empower others in their struggles. "I think It is far more common than we think. Isolation is the thing that keeps us from acknowledging it within ourselves, of getting support, of sharing, of leaning on anyone. My hope would be that people can hear our stories and realize it doesn't mean you're weak. It doesn't mean you're broken. It just means you're human." - Penelope Hsu MD "Things are going on inside us all the time that may look very different on the surface and how other people see us. We know that physicians are extremely well-versed in trying to look more together than they actually feel. And the code of silence around depression and suicidality is extremely strong in our culture at large, but I think even more so in physicians because there are a lot of implications." - Pam Pappas MD     Episode highlights: The link between burnout and suicidal thoughts Dr. Pam's story: burnout, trauma, and the power of a listening ear Dr. Penny's story: isolation, creative calling, and the road back to medicine Suicide statistics in medical students and physicians Resources: Physician Support Line https://www.physiciansupportline.com/ 888-409-0141   Connect with Dr. Hsu: Book a Discovery Session with Dr. Hsu: https://www.thehappymd.com/physician-coach-penelope-hsu-md Website: https://drpenelopehsu.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelope-hsu-3796395/   Connect with Dr. Pappas: Book a Discovery Session with Dr. Pappas: https://www.thehappymd.com/physician-coach-pam-pappas Website: https://drpampappas.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pampappasmd/ Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zC_YanMxQCk Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond Contact Dr. Drummond Email: support@thehappymd.com Phone: 206-430-1905 Web contact form: https://www.thehappymd.com/contact  

In the second episode of a series of in-depth conversations, Dike Drummond, MD (family physician, CEO of TheHappyMD.com), discusses the fundamental conflict underlying most physicians' burnout and how to move forward. Dr. Drummond has coached and trained more than 40,000 doctors for over 175 organization and association clients since 2010. His Burnout Prevention MATRIX White Paper shares 235 different ways to stop physician burnout. This is a topic worthy of extensive discussion. Take the time to take care of yourself and listen to what our guest can teach you about recognizing and dealing with imminent burnout. Enjoy Listening!Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Doctor burnout is a significant and pervasive issue that can have detrimental effects on well-being, job satisfaction, and ultimately, patient care. Dike Drummond, MD, family doctor and CEO of TheHappyMD.com, discusses this important topic. Dr. Drummond is the author of the Burnout Prevention MATRIX, which shares 235 ways to stop burnout, and has coached and trained over 40,000 doctors. Enjoy Listening! Check out Dr. Drummond's 1st post in the new TheHappyMD@PW series! And check back monthly for more conversations with him on recognizing and addressing physician burnout.Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Description: Dr. Dike Drummond of TheHappyMD.com rejoins us on the podcast to talk about his process for helping physicians obtain their ideal job. Dr. Drummond explains how to determine what your ideal job description should be, as well as the steps for how to achieve it. To access Dr. Drummond's online course: Ideal Physician Job Search Formula, visit https://www.thehappymdacademy.com/store/hUXKudq8 and use discount code LOCUMS at checkout to save. 

Dr. Dike Drummond, CEO and founder of TheHappyMD.com joins us to talk about recognizing, preventing, and addressing physician burnout. To access Dr. Drummond's online course: Ideal Physician Job Search Formula, visit https://www.thehappymdacademy.com/store/hUXKudq8 and use discount code LOCUMS at checkout to save. 

Are you ready to optimize your career as a physician, understand the power of saying "no", and achieve goal clarity to find that job satisfaction you desire? In this episode, we discuss how you can move towards your ideal job by identifying what you really want and then making a master plan for achieving it. The master plan is a list of all the changes you would want to make in your current practice to bridge the gap to your ideal practice. This starts by choosing the simplest and easiest task to execute. Discover the value of goal clarity and gain the power to reframe your current job situation. It's time to say no to burnout and yes to career satisfaction.   "Because now that you're clear on what you really want and on what you would run towards, you have a target. It's like the bullseye and a target in an archery range. You can begin to aim yourself and aim your practice at this bullseye. Because you know, it's your ideal practice that forms the center of the target." - Dike Drummond MD   In this episode, we talk about: Recap of the previous lessons: Lesson 1: The Lightworker vs. the Whirlwind Lesson 2: The Origins of Your Practice Overwhelm Lesson 3: Take Back Your Practice Step One Learn to say “no” and decommit. Practice elegantly and gracefully declining commitments that don't align with your ideal job description. Spiritual Archery: Picture yourself as an archer firing an arrow towards your ideal practice, using your target to hone in on what you really want. Create a master plan. This is list of changes you want to make to transform your current practice into your ideal practice.   Resources: Episode 53: The Lightworker vs. the Whirlwind - 63% Burnout Means We are Losing this Battle https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/the-lightworker-vs-the-whirlwind-63-burnout-means-we-are-losing-this-battle?_ga=2.52967144.1952786816.1675681891-1798284423.1670924402 Episode 54: The Origins of Your Practice Overwhelm - the Drivers of the Whirlwind  https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/54-the-origins-of-your-practice-overwhelm-the-drivers-of-the-whirlwind Episode 55: Take Back Your Practice Step One - Your Ideal Job Description https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/55-take-back-your-practice-step-one-your-ideal-job-description TheHappyMD.com blog: Stop Physician Burnout - This Master Plan will Take Back Your Practice https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/master-plan-to-take-back-your-practice   Ideal Physician Job Search Formula Online Training Find a new position that is a much better match with your Ideal Practice. Learn More and Get Started Now https://bit.ly/Your_Ideal_Job   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320          

A recent survey of physician burnout found that 63% of doctors experience at least one symptom of burnout every single day. This study is important for the US healthcare system since physician burnout is linked to poor care quality, employee retention, and diminished work effort.   If you're a doctor, you know this - You get up every day and feel like there's just so much to do, from the tedious to the mundane to the life-changing. You feel like you're always spinning in circles, trying to keep up with all of it. More and more physicians experience a conflict between their calling as a healer and the whirlwind of their job.    But everyone deserves a chance to win the battle against the business of medicine, so I am going to share tools and strategies to help you fight the forces of darkness in your journey as a lightworker.   “This lightworker choice at the lightworker fork in the road is something that will define your career, your practice, your life, and it will be something that you have to make compromises around when you take a job.” - Dike Drummond MD   In this episode, we talk about: The invisible battle between the lightworker and the whirlwind The lightworker's fork in the road, aiming to make a difference A doctor's life is a whirlwind of task overwhelm Two things to do to win the battle   Resources: National Physician Burnout Prevalence Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36229269/ TheHappyMD.com blog https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/the-lightworker-vs.-the-whirlwind-63-burnout-means-we-are-losing-this-battle Burnout Proof MD Physician Support Ecosystem https://support.thehappymd.com/bpmd-thmd-webinar-sign-up   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320    

The Quadruple Aim of physician satisfaction is such an important aspect of value-based care. In the predominant world of fee-for-service reimbursement, physicians are struggling and burned out. Consequently, over half of all doctors won't even recommend medicine as a career.  This negative shift in wellbeing is important to understand because the attitudes and feelings of doctors bear directly on the way they treat patients. A recent Harvard report calls physician burnout "a public health crisis that urgently demands action." Some physicians are even going as far as to say the profession is dealing with moral injury because the word “burnout” is insulting and insufficient in describing the pain they feel when the fee-for-service system prevents doctors from doing what's right, thereby forcing them to inflict harm on patients - where physicians themselves experience a form of injury. The business of fee-for-service medicine continues to get in the way of physicians healing patients. It breaks the spirit and the heart of our physician workforce, and it is imperative that physicians become empowered to lead a system transformation.  Value-based care will be a losing effort if we do now cultivate physician wellbeing in the value journey. In this podcast, you will hear from three physician thought leaders about the plight of physician burnout and its impact in advancing the aims of the value-based care movement. Most importantly, you will learn the tools necessary to transform organizational culture to ameliorate this important workforce challenge. Speakers: - Dike Drummond, M.D., CEO, Physician Coach & Speaker, TheHappyMD.com - Moshe Cohn, M.D., Associate and Advisor, Moral Injury of Healthcare - Amadeo Cabral, M.D., President, Turning Point Healthcare Consultants Sponsored by: VBCExhibitHall.com (VBCEH) Episode Bookmarks: 01:30 The differentiation between physician burnout and moral injury. 02:15 “Physicians need to heal in order to provide their best care for patients.” 03:00 Moral injury is a symptom of something larger – our broken health care system. 04:00 Introduction to Drs. Drummond, Cohn, and Cabral 05:45 Physician burnout and moral injury is a leadership failure. 06:30 Dr. Drummond provides context for why the physician workforce is suffering. 07:30 “The business of fee-for-service medicine gets in the way of physicians healing patients. It breaks our spirit and breaks our heart.” 07:45 “Burnout is a symptom of overwhelm in a physician that cares about what they do, when their purest expression of healer, helper, and light worker is blocked.” 08:15 Burnout is a physician impairment when it comes to ensuring quality and patient satisfaction. 08:45 Dr. Cohn explains the concept of why “language really matters” in communicating the public health crisis of physician burnout. 10:00 How physician moral injury is related to a clinical diagnosis of PTSD. 11:00 The leadership need for healthcare executives to address the repeated moral injury of their physician workforce. 12:30 How physician burnout differs from burnout we observe in other facets of the non-healthcare workforce. 13:15 The repeated barriers imposed by a system that prevents physicians in getting patients what they need to get better. 14:00 Dr. Cabral explains how the “slow boiling” public health emergency of physician burnout differs from more explosive public health emergencies like COVID-19. 15:00 Referencing confirmatory research (e.g. New York Times, Advisory Board) on the incongruence between the business of medicine and relationship-based care. 15:30 “Healthcare is not a broken “business” model -- it is a broken “health care” model.  It is imperative that physicians are at the table to lead a transformation.” 16:00 How do we get the incentives of business and medicine to merge into a congruent state? 17:30 The “canary in the coalmine” – physician suicides are signaling that something is wrong with the overall healthcare system.

Parneet Grewal discusses burnout with guests Dr. Dike Drummond, physician coach and CEO and founder of TheHappyMD.com, and Dr. Divya Singhal of UT-San Antonio and former AAN Women in Neurology Section Chair. They discuss the prevalence, signs and symptoms, stigma, and potential individual and systemic ways to address burnout in the physician workforce and in ourselves, physician coaching and how starting with self-reflection can lead to increased energy from your work.

Ready for a post-covid reality check? This week, Dr. Dike Drummond, from TheHappyMD.com, joins Faisel and Friends to talk about the difference between coaching and training, the state of the medical workforce in America, the physician retirement cliff, and changes in healthcare culture as we move on from Covid. We've packed a lot into this episode and you won't want to miss it!Being a doctor is your calling because you couldn't imagine doing anything else. Let's talk about your career goals in medicine. Connect with us and tell us how you dream of practicing medicine. Want to learn more about how we do healthcare? Visit our resource center and check out how we are transforming healthcare. Don't forget to subscribe to ChenMed Rx to receive the latest news and articles from ChenMed.

What can you do to make your practice more ideal after the COVID-19 pandemic?    In this episode, Dr. Dike Drummond, CEO of TheHappyMD.com, shares a FREE video training series to help physicians and other healthcare providers regain control of their practice when the window of opportunity arises.   At that time, reestablishing healthy boundaries with your employers and creating an ideal job description is going to be important for you and your families.   These short easy-to-digest videos will help you succeed in your practice reset, so sign up through the link below.   Great Practice Reset Video Training Series link: https://support.thehappymd.com/practice-reset-1-the-great-reset-of-2022   Check out another related episode: POP Ep27: Change, Fear, Failure, and Building a More Ideal Practice https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/27-change-fear-failure-and-building-a-more-ideal-practice   Building Your Ideal Job Description Worksheet: https://bit.ly/JobDescriptionWorksheet   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback. Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

Do you need help overcoming burnout? In this episode of the Outcomes Rocket, we are privileged to feature Dr. Drummond, a Mayo trained family practice physician, burnout survivor, executive coach, CEO and founder of TheHappyMD.com. Dike has over 3000 hours of one-on-one physician coaching experience and has trained over 40,000 doctors on behalf of 175 corporate clients to date. He shares about the physician coaching, live burnout prevention training, and physician wellness champion training he conducts. Dike is passionate about helping physicians deal with burnout, build more life balance, and have a more ideal practice. If you are a physician or a physician leader who wants to help your team do better in their practice, stay fresh, and not be burned out, there's an opportunity to do it with Dr. Drummond's program, so please tune in!

In this episode, we are privileged to host Dr. Dike Drummond, a Mayo-trained Family Practice Physician and CEO and Founder of TheHappyMD. Dike shares his personal experience of dealing with burnout and what he has learned from that experience. He also discusses how he has developed a course and discovered tools that can help physicians struggling with burnout to overcome the challenge and live a more balanced lifestyle. He talks about the impact of doctor's training in burnout and how he teaches people to recognize burnout symptoms and direct them to use their ideal practice, one that they have created on their terms and that matches that ideal practice description. Aside from working with clinicians, TheHappyMD team also works with leadership teams inside organizations so that both the doctors and the organizations are happy which then propagates a healthier environment for everybody. Dike also shared great insights, anecdotes, the right attitude, perspective, and more so please tune in! Click this link to the show notes, resources, and transcript: outcomesrocket.health

A career in medicine is one of the most respected and fulfilling professions, but it also comes with life-changing consequences.   In your early years when you've reached the fork in the road and decided to be a helper and a healer, you have chosen a life of service and putting others before yourself.  You've decided to be a doctor, a lightworker.  All your focus, your energy, your time is centered in your career.  Along the way, extreme stress kicks in and eventually leading to burnout.   Dr. Dike Drummond, a Mayo-trained family physician and the Founder of TheHappyMD.com has helped thousands of doctors by addressing the epidemic of burnout.  He and his team of physician coaches provide actionable tips and strategies as well as personal support to build a better work-life balance.   “Part of our mission is to be able to sit in the heat with our patients, to be able to recognize hopefully when we are wounded by the work that we do, and take the time and put the energy into our own self-care and our own recovery.” - Dike Drummond MD   Highlights: (00:41)  Choosing the road of medical profession/choosing a life of service (02:01)  Physicians are a specific kind of lightworker (02:49) The risks of overextending and suicide (04:05) The ultimate challenge of burnout (05:30) The two-fold challenge of the medical training process (08:15) Tips and resources for burnout prevention   Resources: Website:  www.TheHappyMD.com Burnout Prevention MATRIX https://bit.ly/_The_MATRIX Physicians on Purpose Episode 12: https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/ep12-burnout-is-not-a-problem   Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/YPVi5eDnLfg   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback.  Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

Knowing what you really want in your practice and the direction you are heading can help you find a purposeful career as a physician.     As an executive coach specializing in the treatment and prevention of physician burnout, Dr. Dike Drummond, Founder and CEO of TheHappyMD.com, has worked with clients who are overstressed and overwhelmed.  He has helped them make impactful changes in their career one step at a time using simple and practical tools.  In this episode, Dr. Dike breaks down the actionable steps in building your ideal job description, so have your pen and paper ready or check the worksheet under Resources.   “All you have to do to move closer to your ideal is simply pick one thing on the list that you want to change and do something different.” - Dike Drummond MD Highlights: (2:22) Getting clarity on what you want (3:44) Tips in creating your ideal job description (7:33) Taking new action to reach your target (9:18) Dealing with your comfort zone and fear of failure (11:35) Having a learning experience   Resources: Job Description Worksheet http://bit.ly/JobDescriptionWorksheet   Watch on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/8Q5kiDyspl0   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond We would love to hear your feedback.  Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

Any point of a medical career path can be extremely stressful as it encompasses all aspects of a physician's life.  It can take up every minute of the day with barely enough time for other priorities.  This imbalance affects the quality of care, relationships, health, and well-being, which ultimately leads to burnout.   Dr. Dike Drummond, CEO, and Founder of TheHappyMD.com is a physician burnout expert with extensive one-on-one coaching experience.  In this episode, he gives examples of how to achieve a conscious planned relationship with your practice.  Dr. Dike also discusses different ways of diversifying income streams and the benefits of having an outlet for passion and purpose, inside or outside of the medical field.   “Perhaps this tool of a conscious relationship can help you take the pressure off your career, take the pressure off yourself to develop the balance, and to rehabilitate your practice into something that works for you and your family going forward.” - Dike Drummond MD   Highlights: (1:53) Medicine as an all-consuming profession (4:44) Putting a lid on your practice (6:08) Bridge position and locums (7:46) Clinical or nonclinical side hustles (10:05) Staying in your job or full career transition   Resources: The Happy MD contact https://www.thehappymd.com/contact   Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/O_DFHN-DH6g   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback.  Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the tremendous stress levels of physicians and other healthcare professionals worldwide.  As we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, senior physician leaders recognize the significance of providing support for the health and well-being of healthcare providers.   In this episode, Dr. Dike Drummond, the Founder and CEO of TheHappyMD.com shares his advice on how to start a conversation with senior leaders by asking the top three questions.  He explains that with these questions, physician employees can raise awareness of burnout prevention and create mindset shifts in building wellness strategies for a happier and healthier work environment.   “I think that In the very near future the most successful organizations will be the ones who take the best care of their doctors.  I actually believe physician wellness is a disruptive innovation in health care."  - Dike Drummond MD Highlights: (02:20) Physician burnout as the origin of challenges (03:24) Questions to ask senior leaders (05:32) Triple competitive advantage (08:25) Window of opportunity (09:32) Support from The Happy MD   Resources: Quadruple Aim Physician Leadership Retreat https://support.thehappymd.com/quadruple-aim-physician-leadership-retreat-2021   WellMDWorks https://www.thehappymd.com/wellmdworks   The Happy MD contact https://www.thehappymd.com/contact     Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FOCL3VlzyhM   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond We would love to hear your feedback.  Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

The terms psychiatrist, therapist, and coach are often used interchangeably.  But when someone needs support and professional help for symptoms of depression or burnout, whose service should he seek?   With us in this episode is Dr. Pam Pappas, an integrative psychiatrist, ICF-certified coach, and one of our burnout prevention coaches at TheHappyMD.com.  She discusses the scope and overlap of these fields and how these interventions can make an impactful change in a person's life and well-being.   “I think there has to be a lot of empathy and authenticity in the conversation where you really let the person tell you how it is for them and help them along their way.” - Dr. Pam Pappas   Highlights: (1:32) Psychiatrist, therapist, or coach? (3:55) Cognitive-behavioral therapy as a treatment for depression (5:02) Coaching is not incompatible with medication therapy (8:01) Depression and suicide screening (10:09) When to do psychotherapy referrals? (15:42) Changing the medical culture   Resources: International Coaching Federation:  https://coachingfederation.org/ Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5®), Fifth Edition: https://appi.org/Products/DSM-Library/Diagnostic-and-Statistical-Manual-of-Mental-Disord?sku=2554   Connect with Dr. Pamela Pappas: TheHappyMD.com:  https://www.thehappymd.com/physician-coach-pam-pappas Website:  http://www.drpampappas.com/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/pampappasmd/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WholeheartedDoctoring   Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7_7R9ngQck   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback.  Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

Gratitude may be an overused word but it can be a powerful tool of transformation and burnout prevention.   Dr. Harjot Singh is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, a burnout coach, and a part of the training team at TheHappyMD.com.  In this episode, he teaches us how we can use gratitude as an all-around tonic and can be a superpower to improve overall well-being.  He also shares an evidence-based study which shows how gratitude, if done consistently, can create a big transformation in our life.   "Gratitude is not a noun.  It is a verb which means when we are talking about it this is not like something you quickly hear and then store it away in your memory bank somewhere." - Dr. Harjot Singh   Highlights: (02:28) The concept of gratitude (06:14) Evidence-based intervention (09:49) Mindset shift (12:04) Creating a habit (13:44) Gratitude as an inner game tool (17:26) Simple things to be grateful for   Resources: Fred B. Bryant and Joseph Veroff: What is savoring? https://positivepsychlopedia.com/year-of-happy/what-is-savoring/ Savoring: A New Model of Positive Experience http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805851208/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0805851208&linkCode=as2&tag=kirnew-20&linkId=JV4OC6VYGYJ4LJ7F   Connect with Dr. Harjot Singh: TheHappyMD.com:  https://www.thehappymd.com/physician-coach-harjot-singh Linkedin:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/harjotsinghmd/ Website:  HarjotSinghMD.com   Watch on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/11z8IjrPgxI   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback.  Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

Dike Drummond MD, a Mayo trained Family Practice physician, burnout survivor, executive coach and founder of TheHappyMD.com joins the Swift Healthcare Video Podcast to discuss physician leadership, building trust as a leader, and the difference-maker in meaningful communication.   Links for Dike Drummond MD: https://www.thehappymd.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dikedrummond/ https://www.youtube.com/user/thehappymd @dikedrummond @thehappymd   Music Credit: Jason Shaw from Audionautix.com   Transcript: A transcript for the show can be found via the closed captions for each episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6_S4bBlaMyyC00kKGAsFg.

Dike Drummond MD, a Mayo trained Family Practice physician, burnout survivor, executive coach and founder of TheHappyMD.com joins the Swift Healthcare Video Podcast to discuss physician burnout, how to recognize and prevent it for both individual doctors and healthcare delivery organizations with healthcare professionals from all disciplines.   Links for Dike Drummond MD: https://www.thehappymd.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dikedrummond/ https://www.youtube.com/user/thehappymd @dikedrummond @thehappymd   Music Credit: Jason Shaw from Audionautix.com   Transcript: A transcript for the show can be found via the closed captions for each episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6_S4bBlaMyyC00kKGAsFg.

Is physician burnout a problem or a dilemma?    In this solo episode, we are going to bust myths and misconceptions about burnout.  I am also going to share with you practical and tested ways to prevent it and help you build more life balance.  Go ahead and relisten to this episode to review the concepts and make sure to take notes so you can create your own personal burnout strategy.   Watch out for more tips and tools in the next episodes and visit our website, TheHappyMD.com.   “Give up trying to solve burnout.  Pick a tool.  Try it out.  If it works, keep doing it.  And know that you'll need three or four things at work and home to help you maintain a positive energy balance over time.” - Dike Drummond MD   Highlights: (00:52) The distinction between a problem and a dilemma (02:32) Problems are actually rare in clinical medicine (04:06) Physician burnout strategy as a never-ending balancing act (07:10) Talking to leaders about burnout prevention strategies (09:56) Document your personal strategy with journaling   Resources: Symptoms of Burnout in POP 003 What is Physician Burnout:  https://physiciansonpurpose.libsyn.com/what-is-physician-burnout Physician Burnout - how did Einstein get to be such an expert:  https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/physician-burnout-einsteins-insanity-definition   Watch on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/GMAoqKZCCgY   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback.  Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

Our special guest in this episode is Dr. Michael Schooff, a Family Medicine Specialist in Nebraska, with 28 years of experience in the medical field.  Apart from providing excellent patient care as a family physician, his role as a medical director is to oversee the operations of the facility and ensure the delivery of quality health care.   Listen as he shares with us his best practices in servant leadership and leadership communication.   “I'm an introvert by heart but I  do get great joy and satisfaction out of my relationships with people. And so being with people, sharing a smile, putting your hand on the back, and saying great job keep it up, that's the greatest joy.” - Michael Schooff, MD   Highlights: (1:20)  The dyad leadership model in healthcare (2:52) Connecting and communicating with medical and non-medical personnel (4:42) TheHappyMD.com 5:1 trust ratio (7:33) Dr. Schooff's schedule as a physician leader and medical director (8:39) Compensation in the healthcare leadership structure (14:35) Lead by asking questions   Resources Mentioned: The 5:1 rule: https://skotwaldron.com/blog/build-positive-interactions-5-1-rule-business-life/ The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey: https://www.speedoftrust.com/ Quadruple Aim Physician Leadership Program: https://support.thehappymd.com/quadruple-aim-physician-leadership-retreat-2021   Connect with Dr. Michael Schooff: CHI Health   Watch this episode: Youtube:  https://youtu.be/V15JKYaO5Ps   Learn more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback.  Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

In physicians who are experiencing extreme stress levels in their practice, there's always this internal battle between self-compassion and the prime directive of the patient comes first.   Dr. Pam Pappas, a board-certified in Psychiatric Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine, and one of our coaches at TheHappyMD.com teaches us that self-compassion is an essential element in dealing with physician burnout.  It changes how you approach your profession, your patients, your team, and your family.   “Self-compassion is scary but what it really boils down to is treating yourself with the same kindness as you might towards a good friend rather than being like a nasty critic.” - Dr. Pam Pappas   Highlights: (01:20) Healing and how it applies to mental well-being (04:19) What is self-compassion? (06:08) Common misconceptions (11:50)  Three components of self-compassion (16:44)  Compartmentalization in psychiatry   Resources Mentioned: Brene Brown: The Power Of Vulnerability: https://brenebrown.com/videos/ted-talk-the-power-of-vulnerability/   Connect with Dr. Pamela Pappas: TheHappyMD Website Blog Linkedin Facebook Page   Watch this episode: Youtube: https://youtu.be/dD_jSvYdfqs   Get to know more about Dr. Dike Drummond and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback.  Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

Oftentimes, the terms wellness and well-being are used interchangeably.  Is there a significant difference especially in the context of physician burnout?   This is expounded by Dr. Harjot Singh, a physician wellness and burnout prevention coach.  He is Assistant Medical Director in Kingsview Tele-Psychiatry services in California, a Fellow of American Psychiatric Association, and one of our coaches at TheHappyMD.com.  He shares with us his four-level system of wellbeing, namely succumbing, surviving, existing, and thriving.  Tune in on today's episode to learn more.   “Well-being is not just this weird positive thing all the time, take for example a busy life of a physician.  Every day we have a chance to do good. It's almost like we have to travel to any place else, to have that sense I did good today.” - Dr. Harjot Singh   Highlights: (01:28)  The difference between wellness and well-being (02:12)  The science of well-being (04:00) Two types of well-being (04:47) The four-part scale (06:35) The jangle effect (12:23) Flow as a psychological concept (16:05) The role of vision on well-being   Resources: WHO article on mental health:  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response University of Rochester articles on Burnout: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/23096820-michael-r-privitera/publications The Jangle Fallacy: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/001316445401400214?journalCode=epma   Connect with Dr. Harjot Singh: TheHappyMD.com Linkedin  HarjotSinghMD.com   Watch this episode: Youtube:  https://youtu.be/rDcJCNPnvOc   Get to know more about Dr. Dike Drummond and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback.  Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

Who doesn't love simple and practical life hacks to beat burnout?   Dr. Penelope Hsu, a New York City pediatrician and one of our coaches at TheHappyMD.com joins us in today's episode.  She is going to share with us the five tools that she uses to help her coaching clients who are struggling with physician burnout.  These are quick, easy, and doable ways to alleviate stress in the workplace.   “Sometimes all you need to do is just kind of catch a breath, take a little break.  Remember that there are some good things happening in your life and then go back to the madness. Sometimes that's the best that we can do, but at least we can do that right.” - Dr. Penelope Hsu   Highlights: (02:11)  Burnout hacks in under 60 seconds (04:33) The five-point burnout toolkit (04:58) The physical tool (07:57) The emotional tool (08:55) The spiritual tool (09:34) The environmental tool (11:32) The mental tool (12:53) The tool commonly used by physician clients   Resources Mentioned: BJ Fogg PhD:  https://www.bjfogg.com/ Tiny Habits Book:  https://www.tinyhabits.com/book   Connect with Dr. Penelope Hsu: TheHappyMD.com Linkedin Facebook Guiding Clarity   Watch this episode: Youtube: https://youtu.be/PdqeG4SqP9Y   Get to know more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback.  Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

Whenever you want to make a change in your life or your practice or you are working with a group/team of people and you want to make sure they are pulling in the same direction …   This word triad gives you a road map to preventing your own physician burnout AND ensures all significant group decisions in your practice will be on target.   VISION STRATEGY TACTICS   IN THAT ORDER!!! In today's episode, Dr. Mark Jaben, an experienced emergency room physician and the County Health Officer of Haywood County in North Carolina and also one of our coaches at TheHappyMD.com, shares how he realized his vision when he went to work in a little hospital in New Zealand.   He talks about his struggles, the lessons that he learned and brought back to the U.S., and how he pivoted his focus from career to family and put this word stack tool to use.   “A lot of times when there's struggle inside organizations, a lot of times when there's struggle in your life, it's that we haven't got a clear vision. What is the Ideal Outcome here?” - Dr. Dike Drummond   Highlights: (01:33) Use cases of the word stack tool (02:29) How the tool shows up during physician discovery sessions (04:54) The tactical level thought process (07:41) Dr. Jaben's life and career transitions (12:46) Dealing with medical practice struggles with a clear vision (16:02) ‘Notion of consensus'   Resources Mentioned: Free the Brain Book by Dr. Mark Jaben: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Brain-Overcome-Struggle-Organizations/dp/1732235309 Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519 The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker: https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Executive-Definitive-Harperbusiness-Essentials/dp/0060833459   Connect with Dr. Mark Jaben: TheHappyMD.com http://www.thehappymd.com/ Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-jaben-m-d-975683a/ FreeTheBrain.com https://www.freethebrain.com/about-mark-jaben   Watch this episode: Youtube: https://youtu.be/N35MyUbAo7k   Get to know more about Dr. Dike and The Happy MD: https://linktr.ee/dikedrummond   We would love to hear your feedback.  Send us your review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes, or in other directories through this link: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/physicians-on-purpose-1546320

Check out Dike Drummond's interview! As a matter of fact, this is the very first podcast episode that I ever recorded. Dike is an amazing guy and I know you'll love the interview. Please forgive the audio quality as I called in on my cell phone- I sound like crud, but Dike sounds clear. Anyhow, what's so great about this episode- Dike is on a mission STOP the downward spiral of physician burnout with field tested, doctor approved techniques discovered through thousands of hours of one on one coaching with physicians facing career threatening burnout. He is a Mayo trained family doctor, executive coach, speaker and consultant on burnout prevention for physicians in all specialties. He is CEO of TheHappyMD.com - where you can find the tools so YOU can be a Happy MD. His online community of over 4000 physicians from 63 different countries has allowed him to create and test the lessons in the real world of practicing doctors in this rapidly changing healthcare environment. This interview reveals the following: - The top indicator of physician burnout and what your family can do to help - How to deal with the head trash of your inner critic - How doctors can transition to create new income streams and have less stress Enjoy and let me know if you like this throwback episode! I'm planning on having one or two come out every single week for the next month. You can find more podcasts, show notes, and the whole transcript at www.doctorfreedompodcast.com 

We recognize Dr. Dike Drummond as this week's Happy Doc. Dr. Drummond is a Mayo trained family physician, professional coach, author, speaker, and trainer. He is also the CEO and founder of thehappymd.com, an online community with a focus on prevention of physician burnout and achieving the Quadruple Aim in Healthcare Organization.  He has created multiple avenues to prevent burnout including written documents, a retreat, and coaching services from a multi-level perspective: -The Burnout Prevention Matrix Report - contains over 235 ways to prevent physician burnout -The Book Stop Physician Burnout - what to do when working harder isn't working -The Heart of the Healer Physician Wellness Retreat -The Quadruple Aim Physician Leadership Retreat -Physician Coaching Services -Burnout Proof - a burnout prevention smartphone application Please listen to our episode to learn more from this week's Happy Doc! In this Conversation We Learn About: Why Dr. Drummond built ThehappyMD Why burnout isn't a problem The importance of having a set of strategies to handle burnout  The concept of the "Energy Bank Account" What a  negative physical, emotional, and spiritual energy balance looks like What a positive physical, emotional, and spiritual energy balance looks like The experience of a burnt-out system/culture Example strategies to reduce burnout on a daily basis  Using The Reverse Differential Diagnosis  A Tip For The Listeners It's okay to be human. It's okay to cry. To be in pain, to ache, to love, to pray, to fail, to miss a diagnosis, to sit with a dying patient. In most cases people are asking you to ignore this. You can't NOT do it... otherwise you are a robot. You can't have a healing encounter with a robot. Be human, honor your humanity. Take care of your physiology. Even though most programs have tried to beat that out of you, believe that this is the only way to be a functional doctor.  -Dike Drummond MD Achieving The Quadruple Aim There has been a focus on better outcomes for patients, lowering costs in the health care system, and improving the patient experience. We are severely lacking on the fourth aim, to improve clinician experience. Please support physicians and groups such as Dike Drummond from thehappymd.com, The Happy Doc, and many others to improve the very important clinician experience, an integral part of the healthcare experience!  Who We Are: The Happy Doc is a  podcast, website, and movement with a mission to create thriving physicians. Our podcast is a space where we learn from happy doctors such as our latest guest. When we learn from inspiration individuals we see that it is possible to make your dream a reality. Our vision is to help physicians live their healthcare dreams.  Please connect with us at any of our social media handles (@happydocpodcast). We will continue to create content that will inspire you on your journey! If you want to collaborate and aid in our mission, please reach out to our e-mail: thehappydoc1@gmail.com. Please Support The Happy Doc Please SUBSCRIBE to our podcast on iTunes by searching “The Happy Doc.” Please leave us a review on iTunes. Don't forget to SHARE this with your friends on social media. TAG (@happydocpodcast) and we will give you a shout out! We Ask You, Please Give Us A 5-Star Review On iTunes It's the #1 Way You Can Help Us!   We Appreciate you! Thanks for listening and don't forget to smile

Dr. Dike Drummond is a Mayo trained Family Practice doctor, burnout survivor, author, executive coach and consultant to individual physicians and healthcare organizations across the USA. He teaches simple methods to lower stress, build more life balance and prevent burnout. Dr. Drummond has over 2000 hours of one on one physician coaching experience where the concepts and techniques you are about to learn were developed and tested in the real world. Dr. Drummond is the CEO of TheHappyMD.com with over 13,000 physician subscribers to his newsletter in 63 countries. His book “Stop Physician Burnout – what to do when working harder isn't working” is the first step by step burnout prevention manual for physicians. 00:00 Dike discusses Physician burnout. 02:00 Why Dike focuses on Physicians specifically. 02:15 “Anybody who draws a healthcare paycheck is at excess risk for burnout.” 02:50 Putting the Patient-first and forgetting the Physician. 03:30 “Patients Come Second” by Britt Berrett and Paul Spiegelman. 04:40 Why now? 05:50 The direct correlation between Burnout and Patient Care. 06:00 “You don't have to be unhappy to be burnt out.” 06:20 How Payment Model transition is affecting burnout. 08:00 Organizational symptoms of pervasive burnout. 10:00 What burnout prevention looks like. 10:30 “Burnout is not a problem, it's a dilemma.” 11:00 “The way you address a dilemma is a strategy.” 12:15 The Core Tenants of a Personal Strategy. 14:30 The Four Steps of Organizational Strategy to combat Burnout. 16:45 A Common Stressor and the Quick Fix. 17:40 “How do you get template penetration across the department?” 18:25 Enrollment, Engagement, Alignment. 20:15 Proactively identifying Burnout. 22:30 How a decrease in communication between people actually harms the quality of care for patients and physicians. 26:20 The Creative Destruction of Burnout. 27:20 You can find out more at thehappymd.com.

Dr Dike Drummond is a Mayo trained Family Practice Physician who now specializes in physician burnout. The founder of TheHappyMD.com and author 'Stop Physician Burnout' he has come face to face with the realities of burnout as a physician on two separate occasions himself. He understands the complexities of physician burnout and how the one suffering burnout is often the last to know. Dr Drummond has coached thousands of physicians through the challenging times of burnout and speaks regularly across the globe to healthcare institutions in need of guidance on addressing this ever growing problem.  This is Part 2 of a two part series on burnout. Episode 1 focused on the causes and symptoms of burnout and this episode focuses on the strategies to address burnout at an individual and group level. This is truly an eye opening episode jam packed with strategies to beat burnout.  If you enjoyed this episode please ‘Subscribe‘ on iTunes or Stitcher. Enjoy! Selected Show Notes: TheHappyMD.com Stop Physician Burnout by Dike Drummond Burnout Prevention MATRIX by Dike Drummond Twitter: @DikeDrummond 

Dr Dike Drummond is a Mayo trained Family Practice Physician who now specializes in physician burnout. The founder of TheHappyMD.com and author 'Stop Physician Burnout' he has come face to face with the realities of burnout as a physician on two separate occasions himself. He understands the complexities of physician burnout and how the one suffering burnout is often the last to know. Dr Drummond has coached thousands of physicians through the challenging times of burnout and speaks regularly across the globe to healthcare institutions in need of guidance on addressing this ever growing problem.  This episode is part 1 of a two part series. On this episode we deep dive into what burnout is, what its causes are and how it manifests. This episode will be followed up by Part 2 which will focus on the strategies to target burnout at an individual and organizational level.  If you enjoyed this episode please ‘Subscribe‘ on iTunes or Stitcher. Enjoy! Selected Show Notes: TheHappyMD.com Stop Physician Burnout by Dike Drummond Burnout Prevention MATRIX by Dike Drummond Twitter: @DikeDrummond 

Dr Dike Drummond is a Mayo trained Family Practice Physician who now specializes in physician burnout. The founder of TheHappyMD.com and author 'Stop Physician Burnout' he has come face to face with the realities of burnout as a physician on two separate occasions himself. He understands the complexities of physician burnout and how the one suffering burnout is often the last to know. Dr Drummond has coached thousands of physicians through the challenging times of burnout and speaks regularly across the globe to healthcare institutions in need of guidance on addressing this ever growing problem. In this episode we discuss how burnout manifests in physicians, how men and women differ in their display of symptoms and most importantly we discuss the steps to addressing burnout. This discussion was one of the most eye opening conversations on burnout I have had and explained so much of why we feel the way we do in times of stress. If you enjoyed this episode please ‘Subscribe‘ on iTunes or Stitcher. Enjoy! Selected Show Notes:   TheHappyMD.com Stop Physician Burnout by Dike Drummond Burnout Prevention MATRIX by Dike Drummond Twitter: @DikeDrummond  

In this extraordinary radio interview with Dike, the founder and CEO of “The Happy MD,” we covered a wide range of topics, including How common is physician burnout? (It averages about 1 in 3 physician, year after year, regardless of country)What's going on the the US that compounds physician burnout? (Take a wild guess)What are the symptoms?  How do burned out physicians behave? (Ask an empowered patient)Is it identifiable?  Treatable?  Preventable? (Yes, Yes, & Yes!)Are there tactics that physicians can employ to feel better again? (Dike has identified at least 117)What is The Happy MD?  How can it help?  (Ah, this is what we talk about – be sure to listen to the interview) Also, don't forget to check out Dike's new book, "Stop Physician Burnout: What to do when working harder – isn't working", on October 1, 2014. Dike Drummond is a Mayo trained family practice doctor and executive coach who is an expert on ways to lower stress and prevent burnout in doctors and healthcare organizations. He is the CEO of TheHappyMD.com and creator of the Burnout Prevention MATRIX Report and the One Minute Mindfulness Program for Physicians. He is a frequent guest blogger on KevinMD.com, thedoctorweighsin.com, ConsultantLive.com and other major healthcare blogs. He has an international coaching clinetele and community members from 63 countries and counting.

On the Wednesday August 14th, 2013 broadcast we're thrilled to talk to The Doctor Weighs In contributor Dike Drummond, MD who is also known on Twitter via @TheHappyMD moniker. Dike is a physician coach and healthcare speaker who trained in Family Practice at the Mayo Clinic. A Physician with a unique combination of ground level experience in medicine, coaching and personal and business development. His expertise in personal change was developed through a combination of 11 years as a family practice doctor and 10 years as a business coach working with physicians and startup entrepreneurs; he has also developed his own unique, interactive guided imagery practice.   Join us for an informative chat with an insightful, witty and dedicated physician.