The Need for Physician Leaders

Authors

Seth W. Wolk, University of Michigan School of Public HealthFollow

Keywords

physicians; leadership; graduate medical education; internship and residency; health services administration

Disciplines

Health and Medical Administration | Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Almost all care in a healthcare organization flows through their physicians, who are usually viewed as the de facto leaders in almost all clinical settings. Physicians have a disproportionate impact on how care is delivered and also have a disproportionate responsibility to lead change. Effective organizational physician leaders create an environment in which their colleagues are able to successfully exercise their skills and knowledge and are convinced that their efforts contribute to improved patient care.

Recommended Citation

Wolk, Seth W. (2021) "The Need for Physician Leaders," HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 1.
DOI: 10.36518/2689-0216.1242
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.hcahealthcare.com/hcahealthcarejournal/vol2/iss1/1