The opposite of slump is not hustle. The opposite of slump is rest, curiosity, and connection. Put down the prescription pad. Log off the EMR. Go outside. Look at a tree. Remember that you are made of stardust, not ICD-10 codes.
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By Dr. Emily Sanders (Contributing Editor, Medical Wellness Review) The opposite of slump is not hustle
The show correctly identifies the cure for the : Radical disconnection. Log off the EMR
The is survivable. But only if you decide that being a good doctor starts with being a good patient to yourself. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or psychiatric advice. If you are in crisis, please contact emergency services immediately.
You are not broken. You are not ungrateful. You worked 80-hour weeks, missed birthdays, held patient hands while they died, and got puked on. You earned the right to be tired.