Author | Dike Drummond, MD

February 20, 2020

Dike Drummond, MD, is a Mayo-trained family doctor, professional coach, author, speaker and trainer whose sole professional focus is addressing the modern burnout epidemic in physicians.

October 24, 2014

The neuroscience is clear-you can’t possibly get good at multitasking. It’s a myth. Rather than keep trying to improve the “skill,” why not try something different. Read on . . .

March 05, 2014

If you're a practicing physician today, you've probably asked yourself, "If I'm not the boss anymore around here, how do I manage the person who is?" Find out, here, and get ready to take notes.

January 08, 2014

If it feels like you are drowning at work, you need way more than a few breaths at the surface to give yourself any kind of meaningful recovery.

November 21, 2013

". . . EHR usability represents a relatively . . . unique and vexing challenge to physician professional satisfaction.” The quote from study authors sums up the bulk of the sentiment-to-date.

November 07, 2013

Why do committees set up to foster physician wellness often sputter and often die a quick death? Family physician and burnout coach Dr Dike Drummond reviews the reasons, and offers practical solutions. Read more, here.

October 11, 2013

How do you know you are in Survival Mode? You believe patients, your nurse, the lab reports, and phone calls are out to get you. You become cynical and sarcastic-especially under your breath.

September 13, 2013

Will the placebo effect be wiped out once health care decisions are fully digital?

July 31, 2013

Upset patients, angry patients drain your time and energy. Here is a simple 6-step protocol that works almost every time.

July 25, 2013

The electronic health record adds new stresses to long work days and short office visits.