7 tips for making the most out of the holidays (while working)
Thanks to the 24/7 nature of medicine, there will always be medical personnel, from clinicians to environmental services, working on holidays.
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Thanks to the 24/7 nature of medicine, there will always be medical personnel, from clinicians to environmental services, working on holidays.
The field of hospital medicine originated out of necessity, addressing inefficiencies in inpatient care by creating a dedicated role for hospitalists as care team “quarterbacks.”
As a clinician, your time is your most finite resource. Between patient care, administrative tasks, and personal commitments, the idea of pursuing professional development can feel less like an opportunity and more like another demand on your schedule.
The complexity of modern health care relies not only on individual clinical expertise but also on effective collaboration between specialties and departments.
Your clinical expertise is the foundation of your practice. However, that expertise is not enough to deliver exceptional patient care over a long and fulfilling career.
Clinicians operating at their highest level of professional fulfillment and effectiveness value both thoughtful assistance and professional independence.
As a clinician, you play an essential role in our health care system. Your expertise, compassion, and dedication are the bedrock of patient care and community well-being. Yet, the current landscape often presents challenges, from administrative burdens to a feeling of diminished autonomy. These are not personal shortcomings but often stem from systemic issues that can lead to burnout and professional dissatisfaction.
As clinicians, we’re taught to be tough. We learn to push through exhaustion, handle immense pressure, and manage anything that comes our way. That resilience is a strength, but it’s not the whole story. For years, as both a practicing physician and now as a chief wellness officer, I’ve seen that while individual strategies make a difference, they can’t fix systemic problems.
Picture dropping a stone into a still pond. Watch how the ripples carry outward, touching everything in their path. That’s what I think about when I consider the impact of a clinician who finds genuine joy in their work versus one who’s simply surviving each day.
No matter how conscientious and hardworking you are as a provider of critical care, hospital medicine, or emergency medicine, you need a well-coordinated modern care team to manage acute care episodes optimally. True team-based care goes beyond the traditional roles of physician, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant and leverages additional resources for the best patient outcomes.
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