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[Spoiler Alert for Season One of the Pitt ahead] Oh Dana!!! Since it hits so close to real life, I have to comment on charge nurse Dana Evans and her story in the Pitt. You all know someone like Dana. Hardworking. Wise cracking. Unflappable. Brings in the right info brochures before you know you need […]
[Spoiler Alert for Season One of the Pitt ahead] At the beginning of the series, Dr. Robby, the show’s crusty staff emergency doc, starts his shift by talking his colleague Dr. Jack Abbot off the ledge–literally off the ledge of the hospital roof top! With a wary humour, both men hint at the extreme burnout […]
I was at a clinician-retreat two weeks ago when one of the participants asked a fellow panelist what their number one tactic was to handle burnout. And the doctor said journalling! I agree wholeheartedly. You can write anything in your journal. It doesn’t matter how petty, nasty, or complainy you want to be–just let it […]
In the last blog, I wrote about why meaningful activities are essential for helping you overcome burnout. No play = depression. Play is as essential for you as it is for kids and puppies, maybe more so if you’re feeling overwhelmed. But I know you’re busy and your day is packed. How do you find […]
This is one of my favourite topics. How you answer it can make a huge difference in your work-life satisfaction. The first question I would ask is: “do you enjoy the practice of medicine itself?” In working with burnt-out doctors, I’ve met many people who were forced/pressured/guilted/strong-armed into medicine as a career path. I’m a […]
