The Arnold P. Gold Foundation understands the importance of using humanism to navigate polarized issues in healthcare. With clinician burnout on the rise affecting more than half of U.S. doctors, we recognize that in order for healthcare professionals to humanely care for others they also need the resources to promote their well-being.
Declining satisfaction with the healthcare profession, high rates of depression, and an increased risk for suicide are some of the challenges facing many physicians today, from medical training through their careers. These challenges are associated with suboptimal patient care, lower patient satisfaction, decreased access to care, and increased healthcare costs.