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Post by Mario Mejia on Jul 17, 2017 8:39:59 GMT -4
It is easy to forget about taking care of yourself when you are constantly taking care of others. It is far too common for physicians to let their own health, physical and mental, get away form them as they immerse themselves fully in their career. Finding a balance where you do not have a let down in work, which can lead to patient suffering, is critical. If physicians cannot find their escape, their "side gig", then ultimately patients will suffer anyway because of the very real possibility of burnout. I think having in mind what other interests you have from the beginning of your career is essential to establishing a work environment for you to thrive. It may not be possible to integrate your side gig to your profession, but if you could then it would only benefit you as you would be marrying your two passions.
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Post by matthewkirton on Jul 19, 2017 23:11:24 GMT -4
Having an activity/hobby/'side-gig' outside of work is quickly becoming a must in the world of healthcare workers. The sheer number of hard working hours simply to graduate alone is insane and without an escape, burn out is inevitable. There are those that can handle the long working hours without an issue but those persons are rare and far between. The majority of persons working in healthcare/medicine pay the tolls in body and mind to get where they are and maintain it. Having a side-gig that is completely separate from their work life is mandatory to stay at their peak without tottering over the edge into obsolescence. If you don't take care of yourself first, no one else will, and that is something that must remain at the forefront of modern day healthcare worker's minds.
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Post by Nora on Jul 20, 2017 18:48:10 GMT -4
I definitely do think that there should be a balance between medicine and out of medicine. yes, medicine and becoming a good physician is what every medical student plan to become but medicine is a huge spectrum and definitely entails a lot of work and time which can be very consuming. therefore it is very vital that as physicians, we set a balance between the two to enable us to have the time to destress and recuperate, so we can work efficiently and better. that is why as a medical student , I take the a day off during studying to just binge watch my favorite television show or just talk and have fun with family. this enables me to not loose touch on whats going around in the society.
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Post by Karely Correa Calderas on Jul 20, 2017 22:26:40 GMT -4
Being a doctor is a very demanding job every time. You have to keep up with the latest treatments, conditions, tests, etc. Every doctor can tell you that at some point they felt burnout. Because, medical school is intense and taking care of other human beings is even more intense. Sometimes, the problem is that there are not enough doctors to treat patients in a hospital or in a community. This leads to an increase in workload for some doctors. As doctors, we love seeing patients and helping them get better. However, sometimes you can’t give your 100% to all of them because it is a lot to handle. Besides the patient, you also have to deal with the administrative part. This takes energy and time from us and from the patients. Additionally, I don’t think this situation will improve soon with all the government and healthcare changes and issues. They are making things more difficult for the doctors, as well as the patients. I think is up to the doctor to know his/her limits to avoid burning out.
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Post by Sarah Gill on Jul 23, 2017 17:29:25 GMT -4
I think it's crucial for physicians/med students to allot a certain amount of time for themselves in which they take part in activities that interest them aside from medicine in order to function optimally throughout their work week. If they are not off setting their stress with pleasurable activities I think the intense work load will inevitably catch up with them and they will likely burn out much faster. Personally, I have noticed I am much more productive during a work week when I have given myself a day off to de-stress. I feel re-charged and more alert and ready to take on a heavy workload. On the other hand, I have had weeks where I have been so overwhelmed with studying that I am not able to take a day off to re-charge. In this situation, I find I am dragging through the work week with minimal energy.
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Post by tams4 on Jul 26, 2017 16:15:54 GMT -4
Med school life basically sucks. It is possible to balance your priorities, but unless you are among the more gifted in your class it will come at some expense usually like others has been saying a pass vs honours. An important thing to do now is set your priorities and long term goals. If you really want to get into a competitive speciality (lifestyle or otherwise) you'd better bust your ass to get the grades, do the research, you need to get in. If you don't really want to get into something competitive, go out and have fun, you'll most likely pass your classes regardless.
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Post by Anis Said on Aug 2, 2017 8:11:45 GMT -4
Work-Life Balance in Medicine
It is essential to find a good balance between working in the medical field and living life outside of medicine. This is essential for doctors, medical students and other healthcare professionals alike since it is an essential step to prevent burnout which can affect their patients and relationships negatively. For me personally, outside of medicine, I like to cook for my family and I like to go out and play soccer with my close friends. These are my own side gigs that I enjoy doing outside of the classroom and hospitals. I find it very refreshing after I spend my time with my family and friends doing what I like. In addition, it helps me focus on medicine the next day. There will always be more lives to save, but it essential to save your own life and your own mental and physical health before saving and helping others.
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Post by Desiliette King on Aug 8, 2017 0:49:08 GMT -4
I think it is very important to balance school/work life with social life. Being a physician or any occupation in the medical field can be very overwhelming at times, which may cause one to not function to their full potential and make mistakes. In an article written by the American foundation for suicide prevention it was stated that "Physicians have higher rates of burnout, depressive symptoms, and suicide risk than the general population. Physicians and trainees can experience high degrees of mental health distress and are less likely than other members of the public to seek mental health treatment" the article also mentioned that at least 300-400 physician suicides occur per year. This is why it is so important to have that balance between work and "play". Having an activity or side gig outside of your work or school life can help to de-stress. As some people may not have the talent or time to take up being a Chef a Musician or having a whole other career, simple things like doing yoga or taking art classes can have the same effect on ones overall health and well-being. Even though medicine should be ones first and utmost priority taking care of ones health should come first and by doing this one will be be better able to carry out their task.
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