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Practical self-compassion for physicians: a guide to nurturing well

WEBStep 1: Cultivate Mindfulness. Developing mindfulness lays the foundation for self-compassion. Practice mindfulness meditation regularly to enhance self …

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The Silent Majority: Physicians Suffering in Silence

WEBA 2019 report by Medscape found that nearly 44% of physicians in the United States reported experiencing burnout. After COVID, the physician burnout rate …

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Break the silence

WEBDr. Lorna Breen was an emergency room physician in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. She worked tirelessly to save lives, but the overwhelming …

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Physician self care is not selfish

WEBPhysicians, investing in your own well-being through self-care is important for a number of reasons. Firstly, it allows you to provide the best possible care to your …

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Psychological safety in healthcare

WEBFive domains that support psychological safety in healthcare. 1. Positive relationships. Positive interpersonal relationships drive psychological safety. Within …

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Physician self-care for stress and burnout

WEBPhysician self-care has been defined as “a multidimensional, multifaceted process of purposeful engagement in strategies that promote healthy functioning and …

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Physician Resilience Programs Designed by Doctors

WEBWhile the pandemic has been a tsunami hitting the already vulnerable healthcare ecosystem, there may be a few silver linings. I’ve previously mentioned the …

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The Arrival Fallacy for Physicians

WEBThe arrival fallacy is an extension of the hedonic treadmill, specifically focused on the belief that achieving a specific outcome or status will lead to permanent …

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Cultivating self-compassion for medical students

WEBA Practical Guide to Cultivating Self-Compassion for Medical Students. Step 1: Develop Self-Awareness: Take time to reflect on your inner dialogue and identify self …

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Workaholism in Medical Doctors

WEBWorkaholism, the compulsive drive to work excessive hours, is a growing concern in the medical profession, with a significant number of doctors struggling with …

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Addicted to medicine

WEB300-400 US physicians commit suicide per year. 50-80% of physicians are burned out. 20% of physicians are depressed. 10% are addicted. Fewer than half would …

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Physician mental health stigma

WEBI feel fortunate in writing this as an unlicensed physician. I don’t have a regulator who can take away my license to practice. So, unlike Dr Seema Jilani MD, the …

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Medical malpractice litigation and physician burnout (and mental

WEBEven the best doctors make mistakes; even the best care can result in an adverse outcome; sometimes nature wins despite our best efforts. In this blog, we will …

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Cognitive distortions in medicine

WEBCognitive distortions are exaggerated or irrational thoughts that we have. They often cause us to feel stressed, worried and unhappy. As medical students and …

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The EHR, “Pajama time,” and physician burnout

WEBA fascinating time and motion study in the Annals of Internal Medicine addressing EHR-related physician burnout found that for every hour of direct clinical …

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A Physician Burnout Recovery Story (Part 2)

WEBIn Part 2, I share my founder’s story, one of physician burnout recovery. I hope that this may be inspiring to some who are struggling. You are not alone in your …

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“Second victim” trauma in medicine

WEBThe term “second victim” was coined by Dr. Albert Wu, a professor of health policy and management at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, to …

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