Making doctors better

Abstract

Personal resilience was never enough—systems must change

Doctors’ wellbeing—is anybody listening?

“…Everything that Gerada and colleagues say about doctors’ wellbeing is correct 1. But despite reading very similar observations in articles, editorials, and letters, not just in The BMJ but in other medical and non-medical publications and other media over the past year, nothing has changed.…”

Training educational supervisors to support physician trainees returning to practice

“…18,19 Future courses and training initiatives could focus more specifically on these topics, perhaps including self-care or personal management strategies within group discussions creating a 'dedicated place for meeting, thinking and exchanging'. 20 The strengths of this project included the multiprofessional design and successful delivery of three standardised courses facilitated by similar faculty members in addition to the mixed methods approach to evaluation. Thematic analysis showed that the initially stated aims and outcomes for the course were met, and delegates achieved their personal aims and learning needs.…”

Wellbeing support for general practitioners

“…Although resilience is undoubtedly needed among healthcare professionals, this is only one piece of the puzzle 1. It puts the onus on the individual, implying that lack of resilience is further evidence that doctors are failing, when they are probably already at a low ebb.…”