AMA: Physician wellness tools

To support physician wellness, the AMA has several programs and projects to help:

• Physician and Family Support Program (PFSP) for confidential support and help (call 1.877.767.4637)
• Shine a Light program where physicians can thank their colleagues for their acts of kindness through a form
• Alberta physicians’ poetry and prose where physicians can use their words to address difficult human experiences and share with others

A tool from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is also featured in the AMA’s current issue of Alberta Doctors’ Digest:

• The Physician Well-Being Index is a two-minute online assessment for CMPA members that evaluates six dimensions of physician wellness.
• Developed by the Mayo Clinic, the tool is anonymous and provides an immediate overall wellness score plus tailored support resources.
• While secure and anonymous, physicians can use it to track changes over time.

Check out the well-being index