Physician burnout has become so prevalent, that it’s reaching pandemic type proportions. It’s estimated that at any given time, 42% of physicians are experiencing symptoms of burnout. And it affects all levels of training from medical students right up to senior level doctors. But what exactly is burnout? It is most commonly measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory developed in the 1980s. It is usually…
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I know what you’re thinking. What doctor has time for self-care? We spend our days giving our all to our patients, and then go home to give ourselves completely to our families. We are told that we can only care for others when we care for ourselves. But there just isn’t any time or energy left at the end of the day. We need to…
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Work can be a significant source of stress for physicians, and burnout has become an epidemic because of this. Some stress in the workplace can be good, it keeps you focused and efficient and maintains motivation. But when stressors become excessive, it can start to have negative effects on your mind, body and mood. There are ways to reduce your stress at work,…
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Maybe you’ve done some research, or read some books or talked to someone else about their experience with depression. Maybe you have read the “Are you experiencing symptoms of depression?” post on our site and recognized yourself in the description of symptoms. Or maybe you have already been diagnosed with depression by a qualified professional. The point is, you are here and you…
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In my quest to find easy to make recipes suitable for a beginner cook, this hearty Italian soup has quickly become one of my favorites. Zuppa Toscana is a creamy soup that contains Italian sausage, kale and potatoes. It has a wonderful flavor and is very filling. The recipe I have been using was adapted from the website Budget Bytes; she has lots…
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