Are physicians addicted to medicine? in this article I will argue that medicine can be so intoxicating, even if it’s bad for us, that doctors can become addicted to it. Before too long, a medical life becomes a way of life until we don’t know any different.
Imagine a world where no doctor needed to fear sanctions or discrimination for struggling mentally, particularly when the modern practice of medicine is so fraught with conditions causing moral distress. Here’s how to normalize physician mental health.
In part two of his series, Dr. Chad Lennon explores recovering from burnout, processing grief, and shifting focus from clinical perfection to human connection.
A note to the suicidal doctor from the heart of one who has been there and come through stronger.
Every doctor starts with innocent wonder, but medical training forces an evolutionary shift. Explore the hidden cost of becoming a “shark” in medicine.
When things go wrong, it is easy to focus only on the “first victim” and forget those around them affected by the error – especially the clinician who made a mistake, also known as the “second victim” in medicine.
Physicians aren’t struggling because they lack resilience. They’re burning out in a broken system. Here’s why doctors are already resilient—and what must change.
Perfectionism in medicine is often mistaken for professionalism. Dr. John explores how letting go of “perfect” helps physicians stay human…
Drowning in charts and paperwork? Read practical tips to work smarter, save time, and protect your sanity as a physician.
Overwhelmed by paperwork, patients, and admin? Follow these practical strategies to survive medicine, protect your sanity, and work smarter.
ER wait times are soaring as primary care collapses. Dr. John Crosby MD explains why—and how fixing family medicine can heal healthcare in Canada and the U.S.
Private equity hospital takeovers are putting patients at risk. Learn how PE ownership leads to worse outcomes, service closures, and higher costs — and what physicians and communities can do about it.
Instead of the usual venting, sharing, and nodding in quiet solidarity, we turned the spotlight onto a book—The Art of Surrender by Dr David Hawkins.
We heal others best when we heal ourselves. The culture of self-sacrifice in medicine is killing us—and our patients. Rest isn’t lazy. It’s medicine.
Healthcare private equity consolidation promises efficiency but often leaves doctors with more admin, less autonomy, and higher burnout.
When doctors care for themselves, they care better for others. Explore the importance of self-care and well-being in the medical profession.
Has medicine lost its soul? This blog examines how commercialization and modern pressures may be reshaping the true purpose of healthcare.
Medical ethics must adapt to today’s digital world. This blog explores how technology reshapes care, privacy, and the doctor–patient relationship.
The silent crisis of self-sacrifice reveals how neglecting our own well-being undermines true care and sustainable support for others.
Many top doctors are walking away from medicine. Learn the surprising reasons behind this shift and what it means for healthcare.
Doctors face rising burnout. Here’s how many are quietly saying “no more” and redefining balance in today’s healthcare system.
