Improving psychological & emotional well-being can bring numerous benefi ts to physicians

With the 2016 Physicians Foundation Report reporting that 49% of doctors were actively making plans to decrease patient care either by entering early retirement, changing to a nonclinical role or switching to a lower volume concierge-type practice. While some medical boards ask only about current impairment from mental health issues, other states' boards ask vague questions about past issues, or ask if you have ever sought help for mental health. Groups such as the American Medical Association are urging state boards to focus mental health questions only on current impairment.