Prescription Comedy: An Unlikely Antidote to Physician Burnout

The secret to healing from physician burnout re-connecting with loved ones and rediscovering daily joy resides in an unlikely place: the comedy club. In Prescription Comedy author Dr. Pranathi Kondapaneni shares her personal journey with on-the-job burnout and how an almost accidental foray into the world of comedy proved key to her cure. What youll discover: Why so many physicians succumb to burnout and suffer a loss of faith as they toil under the weight of a medical system that doesnt value connection Where the true value of comedy truly lies: in cultivating a connection with the audience that extends far beyond making them laughHow Dr. Kondapanenis personal quest to improve the physician-patient communication bond led her to discover and explore comedy Simple lessons that can help you defeat physician burnoutIn sharing my journey I aim to help fellow physicians who feel downtrodden disenfranchised and disenchanted by the weight of this medical system says Dr. Kondapaneni. Unless one has walked in the shoes of a shattered physician its hard to understand the swamp which can swallow a physician whole. This book was written for physicians who are often seen as lucky to have a stable well-paying career. They ultimately carry the burden of treating our most precious resource: health. Couple this responsibility with a broken healthcare system and physicians face a hefty load indeed. The human race has one really effective weapon and that is laughter.-Mark Twain