Naval Parikh, MD, functions as the clinical site coordinator of NAPA Research, which conducts drug-therapy trials under stringently-monitored conditions. Additionally, Dr. Naval Parikh maintains a private practice in Boca Raton, Florida, where he serves as a board-certified physician.
One subject that the American Medical Association (AMA) considers to be of extreme relevance to those who practice medicine is burnout, a condition characterized by, among other things, depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, and long-term stress resulting from emotionally-intense, fast-paced, and time-demanding work. According to an article published by the AMA, physicians experiencing burnout may struggle at home, as well as in their career, as their mental symptoms may also impact their partner, often driving couples apart.
Because of the profound effects that burnout can have on a medical provider’s life, taking steps to avoid it is of paramount importance. Apart from taking time to exercise and eat healthy, physicians may curtail the condition by making time for recreational reading, according to the AMA. Research has shown that individuals who read at least one book per month were nearly 20 percent less likely to become emotionally exhausted than those who read no books recreationally within the same time frame. They were also over 40 percent less likely to experience feelings of depersonalization. Overall, the study suggested that reading for relaxation could decrease the chance of burnout by almost 60 percent.
