48. Nisha Mehta MD - Healthy Boundaries and Saying "NO" for Physicians

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The impact of physician burnout on the US healthcare system is staggering. According to a recent study, 45% of American doctors are over the age of 55, and 40% of female physicians will reduce their clinical activities or retire completely within their first six years of practice.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Nisha Mehta is a radiologist, trainer, writer, coach,</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">international keynote speaker,</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and community developer, who is on a mission to help physicians prevent burnout and find sustainable careers in medicine. She is the creator of two private Facebook groups with over 150,000 physicians: the <strong>Physician Side Gig</strong> and the <strong>Physician Community</strong> - which provide support and guidance for physicians.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Dr. Mehta discusses the importance for physicians to advocate for themselves and to set boundaries in order to create a more fulfilling practice. She is a strong advocate for physician wellness and career longevity.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">"So many people, when you talk to them, feel as though they're replaceable because they've been taught that they are replaceable. And so they don't see those numbers involved and realize, hey, actually people need us and hey, we can actually say no and we can.”</span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(01:35)</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">The importance of saying “no” in the context of today's medical profession. </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(09:47) How m</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">en and women physicians differ when it comes to quitting, retiring, and saying no.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(18:33)</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why physicians must come together to collecti