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Protecting Wellness And Boundaries While Navigating Leaves Of Absences: Case Studies For Approaching From An Ethical And Behavioral Health Lens, Jennifer Kowalkowski, Sawsan Edriss, Stephen Warnick Sep 2022

Protecting Wellness And Boundaries While Navigating Leaves Of Absences: Case Studies For Approaching From An Ethical And Behavioral Health Lens, Jennifer Kowalkowski, Sawsan Edriss, Stephen Warnick

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The new ACGME guidelines for paid 6-week family and medical leave are a big step forward in helping our residents maintain their health and well-being. Previously noted for having one of the strictest leave allowances among medical specialties, family medicine programs may see future increases in leave requests due to policy changes extending allowable leave times and increased stress from both the Covid-19 pandemic and current mental health crisis facing our nation. Leaves that involve physical or mental health crises are certainly very difficult for the resident on leave but can significantly impact co-residents and program faculty as well. Our …