We sit down with Scott Abramson, a retired neurologist with over 40 years of experience, to discuss the pervasive issue of physician burnout and moral injury. Scott shares his insights on the external pressures from EMR guidelines, hospital administration, and big pharma, as well as the internal myths that contribute to these challenges. He delves into the self-imposed beliefs of "I should do things right" and "I should do it with compassion," exploring how these internal forces impact physicians' well-being.

Scott Abramson practiced neurology with Kaiser Permanente Northern California for over 40 years, from 1979 to 2020.

He discusses the KevinMD article, "Repaving your path: How clinicians can prevent burnout by embracing core values."

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