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Enhancing Physician Wellness: A Proposal for a Comprehensive Support Program

The Physician Wellness Program (PWP) aims to address the growing issue of burnout among physicians, evidenced by over 50% reporting symptoms. A pilot in Eugene, OR showed an 8% usage rate among Society members with 250 appointments over 43 months, while Portland's effort noted 70 appointments in 12 months. Key features include a 24/7 confidential phone line, accessible no-cost sessions, and minimal documentation to ensure anonymity. To further this initiative, we propose the establishment of a PWP steering committee and fundraising efforts to promote awareness and accessibility.

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Enhancing Physician Wellness: A Proposal for a Comprehensive Support Program

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  1. Physician Wellness Program (PWP)A Proposal

  2. Other County Medical Society Successes Eugene, OR (43 months) • Used by 8% of the Society’s members • 250 appointments Portland, OR (12 months) • 70 appointments • 23 physician clients

  3. Why a PWP? • Physicians are unwilling to seek counseling from conventional sources Concerns: • Anonymity • Licensing / credentialing reporting and trackingrequirements. • Over 50% of American physicians report symptoms of burnout.

  4. The Framework • The program is developed for, and sanctioned by, physicians. • 24/7 phone line. • Sessions are confidential. • No-cost sessions are available up to an established limit. • Appointments are quickly accessible at the convenience of the physician. • The program is separate and independent of 3rdparties.

  5. The Framework • Location, location, location. • Minimal paper records. • Counseling sessions are not reportable to licensing boards, under most circumstances. • Established protocols for assisting impaired physicians.

  6. Next Steps • Recommend Executive Board develop a PWP. • Create PWP steering committee. • Raise funds. • Promote, promote, promote.

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