An excerpt from Determined: How Burned Out Doctors Can Thrive in a Broken Medical System. Let’s address the elephant in the room. The word “burnout” has come under fire recently (pun intended). The reason is that burnout, which was fi…
Category: Psychiatry
Less resiliency may heal burnout
The word “resiliency” has been lauded, applauded, and buzzed about in talks about physician burnout. When I hear it, I tune out. My stomach churns. I feel sick. Why? Because physicians are resilient. We are, in fact, the walking, talking, b…
Do microaggressions persist after practice?
Microaggressions are common, subtle, offending behaviors and attitudes that stem from implicit (unconscious) bias. Individuals targeted by microaggressions are different than us — different in their look, skin tone, gender, sexual preference, socioecon…
Allow yourself the space you need to heal [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. “As doctors, we are called to heal. We are called to serve. It’s in us. Our ability to heal and serve others does not have to be limited to the hospital and clinic walls. I want all our brilliant doctor minds …
Perfectionism is a myth: Are you ready to hear the truths about perfectionism?
Are you a perfectionist? Did you know that perfectionists are actually some of the biggest procrastinators? Yes, really. In theory, perfectionism sounds like a good thing. Who doesn’t want to do and be their best? It can even seem like a harmless…
Destigmatize burnout and let those facing pain in silence know they are not alone
An excerpt from Finding Purpose: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey of Hope and Healing. Each year, almost 400 physicians die by suicide. Reading that sentence should be enough to give anyone who has dedicated their life to helping and saving others cause for co…
A child psychiatrist on Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter
As a child psychiatrist, it was such a pleasure to see a play about a child who suffers psychologically and finds a way to heal that does not require an epic quest, a magical ability, becoming a princess, or even fixing the problem itself. Sarah Silve…
The claims data dilemma: 4 things to consider
I recently met with leaders of provider organizations representing a range of specialties and geographies. One of the themes that came through loud and clear was their ongoing struggle to obtain claims data from their payers. As providers continue thei…
A bullied medical assistant’s tragic story [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. “Today, I’d like to tell you the story of one who was exemplary. He was never late to work. He never came in and insisted on finishing his breakfast at his desk before rooming our first patient. He was so pers…
The “golden consult” revisited
For years, scholars have thought the perfect surgery consult was impossible. Comedic ophthalmologist Will Flanary, a.k.a. Dr. Glaucomflecken, characterizes the golden consult as one in which the surgeon is not consulted too soon — because the patient i…
