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Navigating the healthcare profession can be challenging, and sadly, seeking help is often one of the biggest hurdles doctors face. There's a tough internal and external landscape—fear of appearing weak, concerns over professional repercussions, and a culture that often pushes doctors to "soldier on" in silence. For a profession dedicated to caring for others, it hits hard just how unforgiving the medical culture can be towards its own. As our healthcare system strains under the pressures of an ageing population and increasing demands, the well-being of those who care for us must become a priority. The pandemic exposed many cracks in our healthcare system, and burnout among doctors and healthcare professionals has reached alarming levels. A 2022 study by Mental Health Australia revealed that burnout rates among health professionals are at a staggering 84%, with these numbers remaining disturbingly high. But it's not just about the risk of doctors leaving the field; burnout can also lead to clinical errors and compromised care. These are more than just numbers—they represent real risks to the quality of care we provide. While we at Whole Hearted Medicine can't solve all the problems in our overstretched system, we are committed to making a difference. By integrating well-being education and support into the CPD framework, we aim to break down barriers and drive a cultural shift in healthcare. For us it  isn't just about offering education, it's about sparking a movement for meaningful change across the industry - creating a ripple effect. #DoctorWellbeing #HumansinHealthCare #DoctorWellbeing #RetreatsforDoctors #RippleEffect #CreatingChange

Just published 🎉 : What about us?: a call to include oral health professions within interprofessional education for collaborative practice. Pressing the global need to move beyond 'oral health' and 'health' as separate entities, to see the integration of oral and health professions and collaboration across health education, institutions and health systems. Seeing this paper published in a journal dedicated to primary care education feels like an exciting win and step in the right direction 👏 🦷 #interprofessionalcollaboration #oralhealthishealth #collaborativepractice https://lnkd.in/d-h4D4QZ

Designing a proactive, preventive approach to health care can help identify risks early, reduce clinician burnout, and improve patient satisfaction. 💡 This article informs best practices for developing empathetic, engaging content to empower patients through the following elements: -Personalizing patient education -Addressing social determinants -Holistic health integration -Simplifying medical information -Human connection in healthcare Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ecpUq8zE

The world of allied health professions plays a crucial role in the fabric of our medical experiences as humans. These professions go beyond traditional medical fields and often utilize unique and cutting-edge techniques. When seeking health-related jobs, it's important to consider the dynamic opportunities within allied health. Allied health is a diverse industry that brings together the talents, skills, and needs of various medical fields. It encompasses a wide range of professions that are essential to the overall healthcare system. From physical therapists to medical laboratory technicians, these professionals are essential in providing comprehensive and holistic care to patients. Allied health professionals are often at the forefront of new approaches to medical endeavors. They are constantly pushing the boundaries and exploring innovative techniques to improve patient outcomes. Their expertise and contributions should not be underestimated, as they are an integral part of the healthcare ecosystem. At the Life Design Lab we recognize and appreciate the significance of allied health professions and are offering focused industry exploration for this work.  Wanting to explore more? Check in with our Allied Health Professions Exploration, initiated by Lauren R. Barrett and implemented by Stacy Nozime. Find tools like this and more at Integrative Health Industry Week.  https://lnkd.in/eR3diQkx #alliedhealth #professionalskills #healthcare

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Hosted a successful Health and Wellness Day today. Had a panel discussion honoured by Dr Faheema Parker, Dr Kate Jordaan, and Dr Mike Brown. Moderated by me. Panel discussions are one of the many approaches we can use to deliver education in an engaging way. Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital also partnered with us to make it a success. The intention is to provide comprehensive health care that goes beyond curative care but is more wholistic and primarily improves quality of life. In my professional life, I am always more inclined to educate because for me, Health Education is Medicine without Medicine. In fact, medication might not serve its intended purpose in the absence of education. I hope more clinicians take initiative to educate. #HealthEducation #Healthcare #research #Care

This month’s edition of San Antonio Medicine covers “Health Literacy.” Topics featured include, “How to Bridge the Health Literacy Gap”, “Staying Ahead of the Curve: Why Health Literacy is Crucial to Proactive Health Management”, “The Importance of Lifestyle Medicine in Patient Education”, and much more. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gi3_aSJq

Researchers at Sheffield and Bradford universities have undertaken a scoping review of academic studies of AHP support staff. It sets out the common issues this workforce faces internationally (like poor access to training), the consequence of their underutilisation and the benefits of their effective deployment (including improved patient care). They quote one study that found only 10% of support workers are fully deployed. They have also summarised the wide range of factors that impact on delegation - some objective (like training), some subjective (like perceptions of scope creep). The article is open access so give it a read and think what the impact on healthcare capacity and capability would be if this important group of staff were fully utilised - https://lnkd.in/ef5-xHbf

📚 Researchers at Sheffield and Bradford universities have undertaken a scoping review of academic studies of AHP support staff. ⏩ It sets out the common issues this workforce faces internationally (like poor access to training), the consequence of their underutilisation and the benefits of their effective deployment (including improved patient care). 💡 They quote one study that found only 10% of support workers are fully deployed. 🚦 They have also summarised the wide range of factors that impact on delegation - some objective (like training), some subjective (like perceptions of scope creep). 📗 The article is open access so give it a read and think what the impact on healthcare capacity and capability would be if this important group of staff were fully utilised - https://lnkd.in/ef5-xHbf Thank you for sharing Professor Richard Griffin ➡ https://lnkd.in/eth-bd7c