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Editorial
. 2022 Nov;37(15):4002-4003.
doi: 10.1007/s11606-022-07766-0. Epub 2022 Aug 29.

The Electronic Health Record Inbox: Recommendations for Relief

Christine A Sinsky  1 , Tait D Shanafelt  2 , Jonathan A Ripp  3
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Editorial

The Electronic Health Record Inbox: Recommendations for Relief

Christine A Sinsky et al. J Gen Intern Med. 2022 Nov.
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

Dr. Shanafelt is co-inventor of the Well-being Index instruments (Physician Well-being Index, Nurse Well-being Index, Medical Student Well-being Index, the Well-being Index) and the Participatory Management Leadership Index. Mayo Clinic holds the copyright for these instruments and has licensed them for use outside of Mayo Clinic. Dr. Shanafelt receives a portion of any royalties received. Mayo Clinic also shares royalties related to sales of the book “Mayo Clinic Strategies to Reduce Burnout: 12 Actions to Create the Ideal Work Environment” which Dr. Shanafelt co-authored. As an expert on the well-being of healthcare professionals, Dr. Shanafelt frequently gives grand rounds/keynote lecture presentations and provides advising for healthcare organizations. He receives honoraria for some of these activities. Dr. Ripp frequently gives grand rounds and other lecture presentations as well as advice for healthcare organizations. He receives honoraria for some of these activities.

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