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Prioritizing self-care for health care workers


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Join us as we sit down with general surgeon Scott Ellner to discuss evidence-based strategies aimed at improving the well-being of those on the front lines. In this insightful conversation, Scott delves into a range of techniques, from mindfulness to cold shower therapy, that can help health care professionals navigate the unique challenges they face on a daily basis. By making small changes and implementing self-care practices, individuals can experience significant improvements in resilience, productivity, and overall quality of life. Tune in to gain expert insights and practical tips on how to effectively prioritize self-care in the demanding world of health care. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in the field, this episode offers valuable advice tailored specifically to the needs of health care workers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to make your well-being a top priority. Take the first step towards a healthier, more balanced life by implementing the strategies discussed in this episode.

Scott Ellner has been a general surgeon for over 20 years, and can be reached at PEAK Health. He has transitioned into health care executive roles due to his passion for patient safety, quality, and value-based care delivery.

He discusses the KevinMD article, "5 days, 5 minutes: life-changing daily habits for health care professionals."

Our presenting sponsor is Nuance, a Microsoft company.

Together, Microsoft and Nuance are leveraging their rich digital technology and advanced AI capabilities to tackle some of health care's biggest challenges. AI-driven technology promises to revolutionize patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself.

The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. DAX Copilot combines proven conversational and ambient AI with the most advanced generative AI in a mobile application that integrates directly with your existing workflows.

Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 85 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational.

Discover AI-powered clinical documentation that writes itself. Visit https://nuance.com/daxinaction to see a 12-minute DAX Copilot demo.

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