As doctors, we can feel that we must always maintain control and keep it all together in order to serve others. This expectation can feel deeply ingrained and often leaves little room for us to acknowledge our vulnerabilities and need for compassion. Yet, it is essential to remember that we, too, are human—deserving of the same kindness, support, and understanding we so generously extend to those we care for. The concept of common humanity invites us to shift our perspective to see beyond the titles and roles that define us in our clinical settings. It encourages us to recognise that we experience moments of doubt, fatigue, and emotional unease from time to time. This realisation is not a sign of weakness but a reminder of our shared human experience. In embracing our common humanity, we pave the way for a more compassionate and supportive medical community where doctors feel empowered to seek help, share their struggles, and care for their well-being without fear of judgment or stigma. It fosters an environment where the well-being of doctors is given as much importance as that of the patients we serve. #healthehealers #humansinhealthcare #wellbeingfordoctors #selfcompassion
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Nowadays, common people visiting doctors often fear being subjected to unnecessary tests for the sake of money. Even one who doesn’t care for the money part has the fear of being subjected to unnecessary trauma for the body. I don’t know how true it is that doctors would do this for money. I pray it is not true. But I know for sure this fear exists among common people and is probably increasing. This is also an undesirable side effect of advanced health care systems with too many things to test and a very complex decision making process for proper diagnosis. Understanding how the human body actually works is still probably beyond human comprehension!! Medical community should do something to remove this fear and keep this noble profession noble, so that common people can meet doctors with more trust and less fear.
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