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Can we talk honestly about doctors for a minute?
We are human.
Like in many other areas of work there is stress - we know this going in.
Some days are tough.
The pandemic has been a long hard journey for many of us.
I worry about burnout...
(a thread)
We are human.
Like in many other areas of work there is stress - we know this going in.
Some days are tough.
The pandemic has been a long hard journey for many of us.
I worry about burnout...
(a thread)
This was eloquently discussed on @TheCurrentCBC today:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-feb-2-2021-1.5897412/doctors-call-for-systemic-change-to-tackle-burnout-among-health-care-workers-1.5897645
As I listened I had an increased sadness for my colleagues in Alberta right now...
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-feb-2-2021-1.5897412/doctors-call-for-systemic-change-to-tackle-burnout-among-health-care-workers-1.5897645
As I listened I had an increased sadness for my colleagues in Alberta right now...
You see, for the months leading up to the pandemic we saw a coordinated effort by the Alberta premier, health minister, his issues managers and the health ministry to attack and demoralize our profession. The attacks are recorded in press conferences and social media posts...
This effort continued as we were preparing our battle lines for the pandemic.
We started Zoom meetings, shared any information on the virus we could get our hands on.
We shifted how we provided care with a focus on the health of Albertans, all the while the pot shots continued...
We started Zoom meetings, shared any information on the virus we could get our hands on.
We shifted how we provided care with a focus on the health of Albertans, all the while the pot shots continued...
Fortunately in Alberta we have the @Albertadoctors Physician and Family Support Program.
I called in this summer.
Between the stress of work and the attempted demoralization from our government, PFSP was essential for my own health... https://www.albertadoctors.org/services/pfsp
I called in this summer.
Between the stress of work and the attempted demoralization from our government, PFSP was essential for my own health... https://www.albertadoctors.org/services/pfsp
So this comes as no surprise to me 
After the attacks, the gaslighting, the lack of support during the pandemic, this may be the last straw for some Alberta doctors... https://twitter.com/EZMSA2/status/1356636580341895168?s=20
After the attacks, the gaslighting, the lack of support during the pandemic, this may be the last straw for some Alberta doctors... https://twitter.com/EZMSA2/status/1356636580341895168?s=20
