SCCM Resource Library-The Sunset Boulevard of Critical Care: The Aging ICU Practitioner

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The session titled "The Sunset Boulevard of Critical Care: The Aging ICU Practitioner" discussed various issues related to aging and retirement in critical care medicine. The session featured four speakers who talked about topics such as retirement planning, options available for retirement or semi-retirement, practicing medicine as an intensivist with a chronic disease, and the ethics of mandatory retirement.<br /><br />Dr. Anthony Gerlach discussed retirement planning for practitioners under the age of 50, emphasizing the importance of making plans for the future. He mentioned the need for professional growth and finding joy in teaching and mentoring others.<br /><br />Dr. Christopher Farmer spoke about the pursuit of happiness in retirement and the options available for practitioners hitting the age of 50 or 60. He emphasized the need to explore different options and make choices that bring happiness and fulfillment.<br /><br />Dr. Donald Chalfin shared his personal story of living and practicing with a chronic disease. He talked about the challenges he faced after being diagnosed with NASH, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. He spoke about the impact of illness on clinical performance and the importance of recognizing limitations and seeking help.<br /><br />Dr. Michael DeVita discussed the ethics of mandated retirement and cognitive testing for aging practitioners. He highlighted the lack of evidence linking cognitive performance to patient safety and suggested that focusing on other factors such as procedural skills and teamwork may be more important.<br /><br />Overall, the session encouraged practitioners to plan for retirement, explore different options, and find joy in their careers. It also emphasized the importance of recognizing limitations, seeking help when needed, and ensuring patient safety.

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Professional Development and Education, Behavioral Health and Well Being, 2021

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives

Describe the effects of both acute and chronic illnesses of the ICU practitioner and how practitioners can navigate returning to daily clinical practice
Discuss viable options for the standards for retirement and mandated physical and cognitive testing
Explore options for proceeding with career and retirement planning, including steps toward promotion, establishing a 401(k), life and medical insurance, and potential income in academia versus private practice
Compare and contrast creative choices available to the ICU practitioner who no longer has a clinical practice

The Day After Tomorrow: Making Plans for the Under-50 Practitioner Anthony T. Gerlach The Pursuit of Happiness: What Are the Options for Retirement From Clinical Practice? J. Christopher Farmer The Intensivist as the Patient: Living and Practicing With a Chronic Disease Donald B. Chalfin Forced Retirement: Can It Be Mandated? Is It Legal? Is Cognitive Testing? Michael A. DeVita

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Area Behavioral Health and Well Being

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Learning Pathway Behavioral Health and Burnout

Membership Level Select

Tag Communication

Tag Medical Legal Issues

Tag Well Being

Year 2021

Keywords

aging ICU practitioner

retirement planning

options for retirement

practicing medicine with chronic disease

ethics of mandatory retirement

professional growth

pursuit of happiness in retirement

options for practitioners over 50 or 60

living and practicing with chronic disease

recognizing limitations

patient safety

Professional Development and Education

Communication

Medical Legal Issues

Presentation

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2021

Behavioral Health and Well Being

Well Being

Foundational

Intermediate

Advanced

Behavioral Health and Burnout

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