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Inner practices for navigating health care burnout [PODCAST]

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October 17, 2023
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Join Wendy Lau, an emergency medicine physician, as we delve into the world of health care burnout and the moral challenges faced by medical professionals. Discover valuable insights, practical strategies, and the importance of inner practices to thrive in a system often driven by corporate greed. Wendy shares her experiences and expertise, shedding light on how individuals and the medical community can navigate these complex issues and stand up for positive change.

Wendy Lau is an emergency medicine physician who has worked in some of New York City’s busiest hospitals. She is the author of Inner Practice of Medicine, a primer for working and thriving in the challenging space of modern medicine. She can be reached on Twitter @wendylaumd, Instagram @innerpractices, and Facebook.

She discusses the KevinMD article, “Resisting burnout in health care: Empowering inner practices.”

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