News|Podcasts|February 14, 2023

Distress Signals: How to Help a Clinician Colleague in Need

"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Rebekah Bernard, MD, a family physician and national speaker on physician wellness.

Rebekah Bernard, MD, family physician and national speaker on physician wellness and practice management, discusses how physicians can recognize and help a colleague in emotional distress in episode 22 of the Patient Care Online Primary Viewpoints podcast. She highlights common signs to be aware of and how to start a conversation with a peer in distress, underscoring the importance of reaching out for help within the physician community.

Rebekah Bernard, MD, is the owner of Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care in Fort Myers, Florida, and the author of 3 books on trends in health care delivery and on how physicians can improve and advocate for their own wellbeing.

Twitter: @Rebekah_Bernard

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Distress Signals: How to Help a Clinician Colleague in Need

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