Physician wellbeing programs: a means of control

The sham science that keeps providers shackled

In January, the American College of Surgeons announced its new surgeon well-being initiative. It has lofty goals:

[The ACS] recognizes the need to foster well-being, resilience, and work-life integration for all surgeons, regardless of their career stage. Fostering the growth of both the surgical expertise and the person as a whole is paramount.