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One way to both assess and prompt action is the 9-question Physician Well-Being Index (developed by Mayo Clinic). While primarily an assessment tool, it also gives users immediate feedback and resources based on their score. It “anonymously measures six dimensions of distress and well-being in just 9 questions” . An organization can license this tool to regularly check the pulse of physician wellness – those identified at risk can be proactively offered help (before a crisis hits). The WBI also educates physicians on aspects of well-being, indirectly training them to monitor their own resilience. Using such evidence-based tools shows a systematic approach to crisis prevention.