Over recent years there has been increasing recognition of the importance of “keeping the doctor healthy”. This has never been more important than in the past year when we have face the additional stress of the COVID pandemic
This presentation will
- discuss why it is imperative to have a healthy medical workforce
- outline some of the reasons for medical professionals having higher rates of poor mental health compared to the general population
- share examples about how the challenges have been addressed in various locations.
- examine the extra impact of the COVID pandemic on “staying well for work”
- suggest pathways forward and future initiatives that may lead to improved doctor wellbeing
