Physician Crisis : Why Physicians Are Leaving Medicine, Why You Should Stay, and How To Be Happy

This book is the first volume to individually dissect and explore the reasons physicians are leaving medicine. It lays out potential solutions to many of the problems, which will result in a happier practicing physician. Chapters begin with the nature of the problem, and go through a physician's life cycle on the job, from medical school through post-grad and onwards. Chapters will also cover issues as a practicing physician and how to help alleviate these problems. The book ends with potential solutions to the issue of physician burnout. Physician Burnout: Why Doctors Are Leaving Medicine and How to Fix It is a must-have resource for practicing physicians, healthcare providers, and healthcare management. It is also a great resource for medical school students and those looking to get into the healthcare field. Introduction Contents Chapter 1: The Nature of the Problem 1.1 Burnout 1.2 Bureaucracy 1.3 Loss of Independence 1.4 Electronic Medical Records (EMR) 1.5 Long Hours 1.6 Low Income 1.7 Patient Bullying Suggested Readings Chapter 2: Getting into Medical School 2.1 2022 Admissions Suggested Reading Chapter 3: Financing Medical School 3.1 How Much Will You Earn? 3.2 Doximity Survey 3.3 Lowest Salaries Suggested Reading Chapter 4: Medical School Curriculum 4.1 How Has the Medical School Curriculum Changed Over the Years? 4.2 Curriculum Change in Medical Schools Suggested Reading Chapter 5: Post Medical School Graduate Training Suggested Reading Chapter 6: Jobs 6.1 Hospital Employment Suggested Reading Chapter 7: Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Suggested Reading Chapter 8: “Burnout” Suggested Reading Chapter 9: Getting Paid by Insurance 9.1 Medicare Suggested Reading Chapter 10: What Are the Customer Experience Challenges in Healthcare? Suggested Reading Chapter 11: Drug Pricing 11.1 Have Prescription Prices Decreased Under the Trump Administration? 11.2 Best-Selling Prescription Drugs by Worldwide Revenue Under President Trump 11.3 Best-Selling Prescription Drugs by Worldwide Revenue Under President Obama Suggested Reading Chapter 12: “Malpractice” Suggested Reading Chapter 13: Private Equity Suggested Reading Chapter 14: What Country Has the Best Healthcare in the World? 14.1 United States Healthcare 14.1.1 U.S. Financial Burden Mis-Investments in Healthcare The Stifling of Innovation Suggested Reading Chapter 15: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 15.1 HIPPA’s Effect on Research Suggested Reading Chapter 16: Political Interference 16.1 Corruptions Perceptions Index (CPI) Suggested Reading Chapter 17: Miscellaneous—Other Thoughts Chapter 18: Possible Solutions Chapter 19: Summary Chapter 20: This May Save Your Life Chapter 21: Conclusion Index