Ten commandments of physician wellness.
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Recently, in talking to a group of residents about burnout, I asked if they knew anyone in medicine who was happy. Only one of thirty-some aspiring doctors thought that one could find happiness in the practice of medicine. I was saddened for them, and what they saw in their future. I have worked in Physician Health for over 10 years as chair of a physician health committee. At times, I have felt like a medic on a battlefield caring for wounded and struggling colleagues. However, I have also known colleagues who continue to take care of patients and find meaning and joy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical medicine & research
دوره 12 1-2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014