Physician Burnout: Caring for those who care for others | Alfred Atanda | TEDxWilmingtonSalon

In his TEDxWilmingtonSalon talk, Dr. Alfred Atanda discusses the impact of physician burnout and the remedies that others in his position can take to better prepare themselves for the rigors of the profession. Alfred Atanda Jr. is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware where he serves as the Chief of the Center for Sports Medicine, the Director of Clinician Experience, and is also an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.
His clinical interests include sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, general pediatric orthopedics, and injury prevention in youth athletes. With his expertise in these areas, he is frequently invited to teach and lecture locally, regionally, and nationally. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@jimcgaines]

As a medical device rep for over 30 years, I want to thank you for sharing this. I sat in many operating rooms, cath labs, and other clinical settings and observed burnout. I'll share this with those I feel can benefit.

[@glosephXO]

Powerful speech. Dr. Atanda operated on my knee when I was a sophomore in high school and made it so that I was able to continue playing football for my junior and senior seasons. Glad to see him in good health and standing.

[@_laur_]

So well done! Thank you for sharing this important message. As a fellow healthcare worker, this talk is validating to my experience

[@alfredatanda660]

Thanks for watching, I hope it has helped you.

[@ulysissira9808]

Wow ❤❤❤❤❤I'm so speechless thanks you.

[@alfredatanda660]

Thanks so much. Good luck!

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How can healthcare organizations implement these strategies effectively, especially considering the demanding nature of medical practice?