How appraisal can help with GP stress and burnout, with Dr Ravi Ramanathan

0.5 CPD hours A GP partner is juggling her work and parenting responsibilities - as well as arranging care for her ageing mother - and feels ‘like she is missing symptoms’. A locum GP has back pain, but fears that his relationship with those he works for might be jeopardised if he asks for suitable adaptations. A salaried GP is experiencing mental health problems, but fears that disclosure might mean she ‘loses her role’. Experienced GP appraiser Dr Ravi Ramanathan discusses each of these scenarios with MIMS Learning editor Pat Anderson, and recommends action that the GPs concerned could take, to look after themselves and to avoid burnout. Educational objectives After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to: - Understand the role of appraisal in providing support for professional and personal life pressures - Appreciate the importance of clear communication with colleagues to resolve issues that could lead to burnout - Reflect on the importance of disclosure of stress-related or mental health problems to their appraiser - Understand how acknowledging problems and seeking help are positive steps that can help GPs to continue to practise successfully - Recall sources of support that may be useful to them or their colleagues If you are affected by issues discussed in this podcast, remember that support is available to all doctors through the BMA Your Wellbeing service, NHS Practitioner Health and The Cameron Fund. You can access the website version of this podcast, along with key learning points, on MIMS Learning. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser and note-taking for appraisal. Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events. Resources MIMS Learning Podcast: pursuing a GP career after addiction recovery, with Dr Michael Blackmore Podcast: Dr Farnaaz Sharief on finding balance in a pressured system Wellbeing masterclass Podcast: Dr Ravi Ramanathan on changes to GP appraisal * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.