The Point of Medicine
The following articles fall under this category of content within The Point of Medicine.
Finding Margin in the Midst of Burnout
Dr. Ted Hamilton, an expert in the field of physician well-being, talks about what leads to burnout and how to overcome it and find margin.
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How to De-stress in Your Distress
I picked up the phone to return a call from a message I had received on my office voicemail earlier that day. The call was from a doctor. I called the doctor back and said, “Hello, this is Pastor Bert from CMDA returning your phone call, how can I help you?” After a pause, he responded, “Thank you for calling me back; I don’t know how much longer I can continue to practice in this environment.” As he continued to download the heavy burden he was carrying, I realized the doctor on the other end of the call was in distress. It was a 911 call for spiritual help. Unfortunately, that phone call is becoming all too common and frequent in my office.
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Dr. Sartori from CMDA’s Center for Well-being produces a monthly podcast called The Healthy Doctor. This is a great resource for taking care of our healthcare professionals. If you enjoy this episode, you can find more at cmda.org/wellbeing.
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