David Fessell, MD, Professor of Radiology in the Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology at the University of Michigan, co-authored an opinion in the Journal of the American College of Radiology on micropractices for burnout prevention and emotional wellness in this era of COVID-19 and beyond 1 As an executive coach and previous director of the Leadership Curriculum for the University of Michigan Medical School, he has helped lead workshops on emotional intelligence and wellness for physicians in his healthcare system "The problem now is more on the emotional and mental stress of having to go to work and encounter patients who may be infected," says Elizabeth Krupinskí, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair for Research, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine According to Dr Krupinski, several studies have shown statistically significant effects on diagnostic accuracy after an eighthour period of image interpretation Radiologists Addressing Wellness The Radiological Society of North America has also addressed the issue of radiology wellness by hosting sessions at its annual meeting and convening a working group to write and publish an SA-CME activity, "The Road to Wellness: Engagement Strategies to Help Radiologists Achieve Joy at Work
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