Connection and burnout in healthcare | Dr. Sarah Lea | TEDxRRU

In this insightful talk, Dr. Sarah Lea shares her personal journey through burnout, emphasizing how fostering relationships can improve patient care and combat physician burnout. Dr. Lea’s raw personal experiences and vulnerable professional insights will shift your perspective on the importance of empathy and connection in medicine. Experience a much-needed view of how relationships can heal our healthcare system. Dr. Sarah Lea is a family physician and certified executive coach. Originally from Prince Edward Island, she completed her medical school training at Dalhousie University in 2010 after completing a Masters of Science in Community Health and Epidemiology. Part-time physician, part-time coach, and full-time mama of three beautiful boys and two fur babies, Sarah lives with her husband on Lekwungen territory spending her free time hiking, biking and generally enjoying the great outdoors. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx