Azrieli Faculty Vice Dean Works for Physician's Health and Wellbeing

The past few years have seen a sharp increase in burnout and stress felt by doctors, leading to a growing need for emotional assistance. But doctors do not often seek help, and the situation has only been made worse due to Corona, as the medical establishment finds itself on the front lines, battling a challenging pandemic.

Welcome “Mifne,” a support system for physicians, the brainchild of Dr. Lilach Malatskey, head of the Israeli Medical Association Forum Physicians Health and Wellbeing, and of course, Azrieli’s Vice Dean for Community Education.

Stepping to the plate, the Israeli Medical Association is now helping to enable a support system led by clinical social worker Aliza Dolev. Mifne, as it has been named, is a multidisciplinary guidance and treatment support system for physicians and their families who need personal, emotional, and psychological assistance regarding family and work. It includes professional regional coordinators who accompany the doctor when necessary, as well as a network of experienced and professionally selected senior therapists who have been trained to treat doctors in various fields (psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers, couple and family therapists, etc.).

“We hope that this will indeed be a turning point (“mifne”) for every doctor. It is discreet and easily accessible, here to provide physicians and their families with a safe space to enable them to effectively deal with their challenges,” added Dr. Malatskey. For more information see their website: www.mifne.org.il.

 An article on Mifne appeared in the February 5, 2021 “Musaf” supplement of Yediot Aharonot.