Doctors and those in training are taught to put the needs of others ahead of their own – often to the detriment of their own well-being. Self-compassion can play a vital role in supporting physician wellness and overall work satisfaction.
A Physician’s Anonymous coach shares 7 days of their physician’s burnout diary, moving from resistance to connection and finding self.
“Welcome to the Trauma Surgery Unit” said Prof. “As it’s New Year’s Day we’re expecting a quiet one.” Prof’s sense of irony (i.e. sarcasm) was legendary. That night (first shift) a young man came in. “Stabbed chest. Resus!” came over the PA system, and everyone moved.
You should know: shame is a very, very bad master. And shame does not deserve your respect, because shame is a liar. Shame is also a huge problem in medicine.
In Part 1, we made the case that a career in modern medicine meets the diagnostic criteria for addiction. Medicine can be unhealthy, yet we carry on or feel unable to make healthy changes. In Part 2, we explore how to get sober if you’re addicted to medicine.
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.
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.
Every year, thousands of physicians quit their jobs leaving hospitals, clinics, and academic centers behind. When they go, most organizations conduct exit interviews to gather feedback on salary, workload, or management. But there’s a deeper conversation that almost never happens: the emotional exit interview. This is the chance for doctors to honestly express how their hearts have been bruised by the very profession they once loved—and for institutions to learn what truly drives physicians away.
