2 Questions Doctors Need to Be Asked More Often
Don’t let what happened to my friend’s colleague happen to you or someone you care about.
My friend, who is an ophthalmologist, is involved in bettering the way residents and fellows in training are treated.
He asked for my input to help him prepare a presentation he is giving to the board.
He sees the need for a change with the overall burnout culture in medicine. (I’ll add dentistry in there as well because of my background)
He had a colleague commit suicide. So this issue is very personal to him (as it is to me).
I don't think I would be here today if I didn't ask for help and receive the help I needed when my PTSD was in full force.
Doctors need to hear these 2 questions more, whether it’s from:
- -colleague to colleague
- -trainer to trainee
- -teacher to student
- -really ANYONE to the doctor
2 Questions Doctors Need to Hear More Often from someone who cares.
- Is something going on?
- Are you okay?
These are 2 questions that my friend tries to use with colleagues along the way.
Ask it when you sense something is off.
Don’t wait for an emergency to ask them.
There’s no shame in having suicidal thoughts or in struggling with mental health.
Talking about it out loud with someone who cares usually only helps.
Especially if they don’t turn it into a judgmental freakout situation.
So I’m asking you today:
{{ first_name }},
Is something going on?
Are you okay?
And, in case you’re wondering, I absolutely do care!
Feel free to reply to this email if it helps you to answer these questions. I’ll gladly hear what you have to say.
Danny
Heal. Enrich. Sustainably Create. Expand in Love.
P.S. If you want to talk it out with someone, schedule a free consult with me now. If you're wanting support soon, then don't wait until after the holidays to do the free call.
