Mindful Medics | Episode 7

Healthcare Revolution: Dr. Paul DeChant on Overcoming Burnout, Leading with Purpose

Join Dr. Leonaura Rhodes on Mindful Medics as she sits down with Dr. Paul DeChant, a seasoned healthcare executive and advocate for physician well-being. Dr. DeChant shares his personal experiences with clinical burnout, his transition from physician to CEO, and how lean management principles can revolutionize the healthcare industry. Discover how Dr. DeChant’s approach to leadership is helping healthcare professionals manage stress and improve patient care.

Published on
September 17, 2024

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Chapters

  • (00:00) Dr. Paul DeChant on advising healthcare executives on financial and staffing challenges
  • (01:51) Dr. DeChant’s decision to become a doctor and his early career
  • (05:56) The role of leadership in creating an environment where others thrive
  • (09:59) Dr. DeChant’s advice for people starting their medical careers
  • (16:34) Managing stress in the medical profession
  • (18:07) Advocacy for lean management and lean process redesign
  • (21:33) Dr. DeChant’s book on preventing physician burnout and returning joy to medicine
  • (27:36) Three pieces of advice from Dr. DeChant’s career in medicine
  • (28:49) Helping healthcare leaders lead more effectively