Medicine's Shame Problem

Physician mental health is an increasingly discussed topic. Despite the progress made regarding the discussion of physician mental health, these issues remain concerning. In particular, the discussion as to why these issues are so problematic remains limited. Contributors can include bullying, the “hidden curriculum” of medicine, how the medical culture handles errors, and importantly, shame.

Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 16, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Jennifer J. Robertson, Brit Long Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research