Emergency physician professionalism versus wellness: A conceptual model

Area of Science:

• Medical Ethics
• Physician Wellness
• Emergency Medicine

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic heightened the importance of balancing physician duties with personal wellness.
• Emergency physicians face unique challenges in maintaining professional responsibilities alongside individual well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe ethical principles guiding emergency physician wellness and professional responsibility.
• To propose a schematic for visualizing the continuous pursuit of physician wellness and professionalism.

Main Methods:

• Ethical principle analysis.
• Development of a conceptual schematic.

Main Results:

• Identified key ethical considerations for balancing physician wellness and professional duties.
• Proposed a visual framework to aid emergency physicians in achieving this balance.

Conclusions:

• Ethical frameworks are essential for supporting emergency physician wellness.
• A balanced approach ensures both physician well-being and high-quality patient care.