A national survey of 971 clinicians found that burnout, chronic workplace stress, administrative burden, and unrealistic patient expectations are now among the top reasons physicians leave clinical practice early. The study also highlights gender disparities in physician decisions to exit clinical practice.
A special section of The Permanente Journal explores the correlation between early-life trauma and poor health outcomes. The collection features 13 articles on innovation in trauma-informed health care, including research on adverse childhood experiences and the importance of clinical practice stepping up to meet growing demand.
Panelists emphasize the need for better treatment options and increased access to naloxone as overdoses increase dramatically. Community collaboration, fast-tracking vaccine development, and reducing stigma around people who use drugs are also key strategies.
The Permanente Journal's latest issue features an expert panel discussion on the factors leading to mass shootings in America and the importance of hospital preparedness. The conversation highlights warning behaviors, access to guns, and the need for a strong infrastructure to address gun violence.