Purpose:
Issues and concerns related to physician wellbeing are not a new phenomenon in health care nor are they localized to the Canadian system. Researchers on physician wellness, stress that physician education/resilience is only 20% of the solution when addressing physician well being. The other 80% of the solution relates to system issues and the consequent impact on physician work.
The Specialists Well Being Pilot (SWELL) is designed to concentrate on specialist wellbeing through innovative and nimble projects that address locally experienced system issues. These projects will have a positive impact on the overall wellness of specialists that is assessed in each project. The focus is on initiatives that do not fit within traditional funding streams and will welcome applications from diverse practice environments
Contact
Donna Murphy-Burke, Portfolio Liaison; dmurphyburke@doctorsofbc.ca
Gillian Reape, Senior Project Coordinator; greape@doctorsofbc.ca