The resilient physician : a pocket guide to stress management

Description

Written by a veteran clinician for medical practitioners of all disciplines and levels of experience, this concise pocket guide presents a frank discussion about facilitating resiliency in the face of the personal and professional challenges of a medical career. Furthermore, it provides proven techniques and suggestions for stress management aimed at the maintenance of a more successful practice and peaceful life. First defining and elucidating the problems of stress plaguing the field, including burnout, substance abuse and suicide, the bulk of the book presents and discusses ways to combat and master the everyday stress of the "medical marriage," such as engaging in mindfulness training, learning to forgive oneself and others, listening to your own body, utilizing time away from medicine, and performing simple acts of kindness and gratitude. Issues surrounding the inevitability of mistakes, the pursuit of perfectionism, happiness and success are then examined and reflected upon, as are stress management considerations from other cultures and literary sources. Equal parts personal and practical, The Resilient Physician is a must-have for any clinician or medical professional seeking better understanding and outcomes when handling the constant demands of this high-stress - but ultimately rewarding - career. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii The Problem: Prevalence of Burnout and Depression (John D. Kelly IV)....Pages 1-4 Mindfulness: “The End of Suffering” (John D. Kelly IV)....Pages 5-12 Forgiveness (John D. Kelly IV, Ann Marie Kelly)....Pages 13-19 Relationships and the Medical Marriage (John D. Kelly IV)....Pages 21-29 Learn from Your Body (John D. Kelly IV, Ann Marie Kelly)....Pages 31-37 Perfectionism: The Bane of Happiness (John D. Kelly IV, Ann Marie Kelly)....Pages 39-46 How to Deal with Mistakes (John D. Kelly IV)....Pages 47-53 Be Kind (John D. Kelly IV, Ann Marie Kelly)....Pages 55-62 The Power of Gratitude (John D. Kelly IV, Ann Marie Kelly)....Pages 63-71 Work Less to Become More Effective! (John D. Kelly IV)....Pages 73-81 Coping with Emotional Pain: Getting Help for Yourself and Colleagues (John D. Kelly IV)....Pages 83-90 “The Four Agreements” Necessary for Resilience (John D. Kelly IV)....Pages 91-97 Tolstoy’s Three Questions (John D. Kelly IV)....Pages 99-104 Back Matter ....Pages 105-107