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Too Much Stress?
In the last few years doctors have been undergoing too much stress in the workplace. Why? These men and women are in charge of healing us and things don't always work out and they are being pushed to their limits making it hard to concentrate and cope with the stress. -
Chaplain at Medical School Confronts Its Students
Stanford medical school is now requiring that they all attend sessions with Chaplain Dr. Bruce Feldstein. They are hoping to help these doctors in training to cope with their feelings and stress. (Doctors on Life Support 2015) Why? The doctors that we are training for the future have spiritual and emotional needs that can be addressed through these meetings. -
Expectations Crushing our Doctors
Doctors and those in training to become are living in a 'suck it up' culture. Everyone believes that they know all the answers and expect you to be the absolute best all the time. Why? When things don't go as planned or a person dies, these doctors feel as if they are letting everyone down and the stress and frustration will pile up on them. -
Are We Killing Our Doctors?
In 2014 a doctor in Indiana hanged himself and the note that he left behind said that he was too frustrated and stressed. (CNN 2014) Why? As many as 400 (2 1/3) of medical school graduates die by suicide every year. (Doctors On Life Support 2014) -
A Saving Hand
This year we have made new guidelines to help our doctors and those in training to become doctors. The residency hours have been lowered to where no intern can exeed a 16 hour shift. (Doctors on Life Support 2015) Why? By providing these new guidelines and help we are keeping our doctor's minds healthy and able to help us.
