March 2020

PSYCHIATRY

RECOGNIZING AND ADDRESSING SIGNS OF PHYSICIAN BURNOUT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Featuring: Gaurava Agarwal, MD

Episode Summary

It is estimated that 10 to 12 percent of physicians and nurses develop substance use problems. While there is no direct connection between individuals who work in healthcare and substance abuse, there are job-specific contributing factors. Gaurava Agarwal, MD, assistant professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern Medicine, specializes in healthcare professional wellness. He discusses resources available to address physician burnout and promote overall wellness as well as signs to look out for in your colleagues.
Gaurava Agarwal, MD, is Associate Professor in both the Departments of Medical Education and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.  He serves as the Director of Physician Well-Being for Northwestern Medicine's Medical Groups and Director of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. 

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