Health of Critical Care Doctors
OVERVIEW
- we generally keep good health
- we are prone to ‘drugs, drink and depression’
THINGS TO DO
- have a GP for self and family
- don’t self prescribe (except for simple OTC medications)
- have consults about self in formal clinics
- have a list of resources available for well-being of doctors
- orientation program
- personal health related programs as a part of CME
- mentoring or buddy system
- regular review of roster to minimise fatigue
- debriefing and support post crises
- advise SOT and Clinical Director of any health problems that may affect work
References and Links
- Australian Medical Association — Resources on doctors’ health for Australian doctors
Critical Care
Compendium
Chris is an Intensivist and ECMO specialist at The Alfred ICU, where he is Deputy Director (Education). He is a Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University, the Lead for the Clinician Educator Incubator programme, and a CICM First Part Examiner.
He is an internationally recognised Clinician Educator with a passion for helping clinicians learn and for improving the clinical performance of individuals and collectives. He was one of the founders of the FOAM movement (Free Open-Access Medical education) has been recognised for his contributions to education with awards from ANZICS, ANZAHPE, and ACEM.
His one great achievement is being the father of three amazing children.
On Bluesky, he is @precordialthump.bsky.social and on the site that Elon has screwed up, he is @precordialthump.
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