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Addressing Moral Injury in Healthcare: A Call to Action Moral injury is increasingly recognized in healthcare, reflecting the challenges that contradict our providers' ethical beliefs. This issue impacts not only their well-being but also the care they deliver. Dr. Byrne's insightful research and curation offer a deeper understanding of these struggles and ways we can support our fellow medical professionals. I invite you to join this important conversation to help improve conditions for those who care for us. Let's learn and advocate for change together! #Healthcare #MoralInjury #ProfessionalSupport #MentalHealth

Be kind to your doctor; trust me nobody really is anymore https://lnkd.in/dJt47iQ3 #KindnessMatters #HealthcareHeroes #HumanityInHealthcare #SpreadKindness #DoctorPatientRelationship #Gratitude #ActsOfKindness #PatientAppreciation #MedicalCommunity #PositiveImpact #SmallActsOfKindness #EmpathyInMedicine #HealthcareStories #MakeADifference #Inspiration #DoctorLife Doctor-patient relationship, Physician burnout, Medical empathy, Healthcare compassion, Doctor appreciation, Patient trust, Physician support, Healthcare professionalism, Empathetic healthcare, Doctor mental health

Listening to Hero's of Healthcare - The perspective of Dr. Kristin Jacob, Medical Director, Office of Physician and APP Fulfillment, at Corewell Health West on the Mental Health Crisis and the physician shortage. A very interesting listen on rebuilding Healthcare culture!

Empathy and personal connection in healthcare is profoundly important and can make a massive difference for the patient and their loved ones. Each interaction, whether it's a routine procedure or a critical operation, profoundly impacts the person involved. We must see beyond the clinical details and recognize the individual at the heart of every treatment. Every patient represents a unique story and individual challenges. It's essential to acknowledge their humanity, especially in moments of vulnerability. Understanding and empathy are key. Imagine being in the patient's or a family member's shoes—this perspective should guide our actions. Alleviating fears isn’t just part of the job; it’s part of showing we care, understanding the emotional journey patients undergo as they face health challenges. Let's commit to treating each patient with the kindness and consideration we would hope for ourselves. Have a great day! #DrSinicropi #Empathy #Kindness #Humanity #People #Leadership #Healthcare #Vulnerability

Access to mental healthcare for anyone who needs it is top priority for 2024. Mental health parity legislation has passed, and 3 payor executives are at the forefront of paving an accessible path to a continuum of care, utilizing tech tools that extend value-based care coordination. Health Leaders spoke to 3 Blues plans executives to discuss how they are tackling mental health services integration & reimbursement. Read the full story by Laura Beerman here: https://hubs.li/Q02g8Td_0

Essential reading for all health professionals:

Physicians face daily burdens and stress, and it's normal to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Protect your emotional health and well-being with curated resources at ACP's IM Emotional Support Hub, including links to peer support services, free and low-cost confidential counseling, a well-being video series, webinars, 2-minute actionable microlearnings, and self-compassion guided practices. Visit the Hub: https://ow.ly/RH4T50Qnq13

Empathy vs. Sympathy: Do You Know the Difference? Empathy is the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, truly understanding and sharing their emotions. On the other hand, sympathy involves feeling sorrow for someone, sometimes to the extent of taking on their emotions yourself. While sympathy is a compassionate trait, it may not always be the most constructive approach. Why Empathy Matters Developing empathy is crucial. It's a valuable skill that can help you remain calm, view situations from another’s perspective, and, most importantly, make others feel heard and understood. In healthcare, empathy is shown to enhance therapeutic relationships and improve patient outcomes. https://lnkd.in/ejZQUb9n How do you show empathy to your patients? Share your thoughts in the comments!

A trauma-informed approach to care acknowledges that health care organizations and care teams need to have a complete picture of a patient’s life situation — past and present — in order to provide effective health care services with a healing orientation. Adopting trauma-informed practices can potentially improve patient engagement, treatment adherence, and health outcomes, as well as provider and staff wellness. In this episode I highlight the meaning, benefits and core principles of trauma informed care on the mat and beyond. Please let me know your questions and feedback in the comments!

Join us for this engaging episode of "Stand Up (for) Doctors!" Supporting doctors; offering hope! Dr Amy-Jo Farrow is an Occupational Health Physician in the U.K., and a burnout coach, helping exhausted doctors thrive. Olivia Morris is the Co-Founder and CEO of Verity Barrington and Doctors Living in Ireland, having been a physician advocate for the past 10 years. We discuss how doctors know about healthy living and what to recommend to their patients, yet they frequently do not take care of themselves in the same way. We dive into some reasons behind that, and how it's almost seen as a "badge of honor" not to take care of one's basic needs during a work shift. That is not sustainable and should not be the culture! We talk about the need to help doctors discover solutions that can be adapted for each physician's unique life. We each share a vulnerable story of how as a physician, a physician's wife, and a healthcare professional, in a time of crisis, how the notion of "the patient always come first," no matter the personal cost, took its toll. Doctors having an identity outside of their primary employment is so important, and can include building a portfolio career, exploring hobbies...whatever brings you joy and gets you energized about life! Message to doctors: Physicians need to practice radical self-compassion. Know that there are options out there, and people who can help you. Never feel like it's just you, it is not, and there is so much support available! Message to patients: If you come across a "grumpy" doctor they may be having a bad day, or missing an important family milestone to be there to care for you. Be compassionate towards another human being, it can make all the difference. Doctors AND patients need to take responsibility to restore the human connection in healthcare! Website links in the comments section #physicianadvocacy #physicianwellness #physicianburnout #healthcare #burnoutprevention #physiciangrowth #physicianjourney #physiciancare #physicianempowerment #phyicianwellbeing