Description
Book SynopsisThis practical work has clinical guidelines, and advice on controlling symptoms, as well as showing doctors and carers how to provide physical and psychological comfort. It helps the clinician to develop a scientific approach to managing symptoms.
Trade Review"'This is an excellent book for physicians at all stages of their careers. From practicing in clinical and community health settings to addressing the numerous problems with our healthcare system in academia, government, and private arenas, physicians are increasingly called upon to lead in greater circles of influence. Physicians as Leaders will guide novice leaders to develop the skills to succeed, and will help experienced leaders become truly excellent at mentoring the generation of physician leaders to follow. The book is filled with practical advice and insights from other physician leaders and presents the reader with practical tools for reflection and improvement.' Daniel J Van Durme, Professor and Chair, Department of Family Medicine and Rural Health, Florida State University College of Medicine"
Table of ContentsExploring physician leadership. Good news: physicians can be well-suited to lead. Overcoming special challenges often faced by physician leaders. Leadership concepts and competencies. Our research findings about physician leadership. Physician leadership pathways and outcomes. Physicians as experts: leading clinical excellence. Physicians as executives: leading organizational excellence. Physicians as pioneers: leading innovations in healthcare. Physicians in congress: leading healthcare reform. Leading physicians in unique settings. Stepping stones for successful physician leadership. Credibility through competence and character. Clarity of vision and communication. Collaboration through commitment and teamwork. Coordination of decisions and actions. Change enabling resilience and renewal. Becoming a compelling physician leader. Being a leader: reflection, self-awareness, focus and goals. Learning about leading: self-study, training workshops and formal education. Learning by leading: on- job experience and volunteer leadership roles. Learning from leaders: relationships, mentors and teams. Launching other leaders: coaching, teaching, publishing and speaking.
