During the current COVID-19 pandemic and with staffing shortages, you’ve probably heard the phrase “stay positive.” Perhaps this message comes from well-intended institutional leadership, mentors, colleagues, family members, friends or even yourself. On the surface, the mantra of “staying positive” sounds appealing. Of course, I want to be positive for my family, patients, colleagues, learners,
Why always being positive might be the worst thing for physicians to do originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
