Recently I sent out a survey to doctors to assess the impact of COVID on burnout.
The results were unsurprising, and one response floored me.
It was from the wife of a doctor who recently took his own life.
And those were his final words.
Our profession was struggling before COVID. With the increased workloads, online vitriol, and huge costs to families, it’s gotten much, much worse.
This is a crisis, make no mistake. Doctors and health professionals are paying the biggest price.
It’s not OK, this is not our ‘new normal.’
Governments need to pour funding into the medical workforce. Organisations need to step up and advocate for their staff. The public need to appreciate these people and what they’re doing.
We must do better.
A while ago we were at a horse show. Zara and I walked the course, and I read the jump off and told Zara what it was.
Observing many people and many businesses over time, I’ve observed two factors within your control that lead to much great returns.
Every morning, I meditate with Ernie resting his head on my lap. It’s a special time.
We should eat more leafy greens, go plant based, eat fish not red meat, don’t eat dairy…