10 Things Your Doctor Wants You To Know

Doctors are not only literal life savers, they work crazy hours, sacrifice years to training and do it all while trying to manage personal lives of their own.  A career in medicine is arguably one of the most challenging and difficult jobs, which requires long hours and tiring work. And it takes a toll: Research shows doctors are highly susceptible to burnout, depression and poor sleep. That’s why it’s important for patients to not only learn about their doctors but understand the work that they do. In honor of National Doctors Day, we asked a few physicians to share what it’s really like to work in the medical field and what they want their patients to know. Take a look at their responses below. 1. Doctors understand the importance of their work. “Becoming a doctor is the greatest honor I can imagine. As a cancer survivor, dedicating my life to taking care of sick children and their families is an enormous privilege that I’ll never take for granted.” ―Shira Einstein, 2018 MD Candidate at Oregon Health & Science University 2. Your physician isn’t unfeeling, he just need to practice stoicism for his own peace of mind. “Dealing with the suffering of patients day in and day out can lead us to hold back emotionally and make us seem less empathetic than we really are.” ―Keith Humphreys, psychiatrist at Stanford Health Care 3. It’s frustrating when patients trust health advice t...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news