You have the ability to earn up to 0.5 CME credits per episode by listening to the CME on the Go series of Inside Family Medicine.

This episode explores the complexities of physician well-being, happiness, and boundaries. The co-hosts discuss the importance of distinguishing between burnout and depression, the value of setting inclusive boundaries, and practical strategies for enhancing job satisfaction and professional resilience.

The conversation delves into the cultural and systemic challenges faced by family physicians and emphasizes the need for intentional approaches to maintaining mental health and professional fulfillment.

The co-hosts also highlight resources and tips for navigating these challenges while maintaining a high standard of patient care. The AAFP's Physician Health First^® initiative and an Inside Family Medicine earlier episode on mental health were mentioned.

Your co-hosts for the CME on the Go series are:

• Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP, program director for the San Joaquin General Family Medicine Residency in French Camp, Calif.
• Jason Marker, MD, MPA, FAAFP, associate director of the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program in South Bend, Ind.
• Tamaan Osborne-Roberts, MD, MBA, FAAFP, chief medical officer and vice president of health strategy at the public sector health plan Colorado Access

Credit Claiming:

After listening to the podcast episode, claim 0.5 AAFP credit by following the provided link.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discover the concept of work-life balance for family physicians and the importance of setting boundaries with patients and coworkers.
2. Discuss the challenges that family physicians face in maintaining work-life balance, including long hours, emotional demands, and blurred boundaries between personal and professional life.
3. Prepare an overview of the benefits of establishing clear boundaries, such as reduced stress, improved job satisfaction, and better patient care outcomes.
4. Offer practical tips and strategies for setting boundaries with patients and coworkers, including communication techniques, time management strategies, and self-care practices.

Topics by Timestamp

• 00:00 Introduction to CME On The Go
• 00:30 Meet the Hosts
• 01:51 Discussing Physician Well-being
• 05:01 Understanding Happiness
• 11:24 The Importance of Physician Well-being
• 14:47 Burnout and Depression in Physicians
• 26:07 Setting Boundaries and Job Crafting
• 33:29 Conclusion and Gratitude

References

• Friedman, Susan Hatters, and Richard P Martinez. “Boundaries, Professionalism, and Malpractice in Psychiatry.” Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing) vol. 17,4 (2019): 365-371. doi:10.1176/appi.focus.20190019
• Herbst, Rachel et al. “Staying in bounds: A framework for setting workplace boundaries to promote physician wellness.” Journal of hospital medicine vol. 18,12 (2023): 1139-1143. doi:10.1002/jhm.13102
• Lampe, Lisa et al. “Being a 'good' doctor: Understanding and managing professional boundaries is challenging and can lead to stress and burnout.” Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists vol. 31,6 (2023): 764-767. doi:10.1177/10398562231191662
• Rapp DJ, Hughey JM, Kreiner GE. Boundary work as a buffer against burnout: evidence from healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Appl Psychol. 2021; 106(8): 1169-1187.
• Sanok, J. A Guide to Setting Better Boundaries. HBR. https://hbr.org/2022/04/a-guide-to-setting-better-boundaries. Accessed March 14 2024.

Resources:

• AAFP Leading Physician Well-being Certificate Program
• AAFP Physician Health and Well-being Conference On-Demand
• Clinical Workflow Efficiencies to Alleviate Physician Burnout and Reduce Work After Clinic | AAFP
• Physician Well-being 2.0: Where Are We and Where Are We Going (Shanafelt)
• The Power of Coaching: Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Well-Being | AAFP
• Administrative Simplification

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All individuals in a position to control content for this session have indicated they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

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