RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 You Can Call Me “Doctor” and “Friend” JF The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine JO J Am Board Fam Med FD American Board of Family Medicine SP 443 OP 444 DO 10.3122/jabfm.2022.02.210328 VO 35 IS 2 A1 Ellis, Jared YR 2022 UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/35/2/443.abstract AB Despite interacting with a number of other people, doctors are at risk of social isolation. The author shares from his experiences how the use of professional titles may unintentionally hinder the development of meaningful relationships at and away from work. This may increase the risk for physicians to experience isolation, loneliness and burnout.