Doctor Burnout
Doctor burnout happens due to prolonged exposure to high levels of stress and the workload in the medical field. Doctor burnout is a state in which medical professionals experience chronic exhaustion, both physically and emotionally. It leads to feelings of detachment from work. It causes negativity in thoughts and cause a reduced sense of accomplishment. […]
Cognitive distortions: Check in on your reality
Upon reading an article about physician assisted suicide (available in Canada and Switzerland), I came across the term Cognitive Distortions. Not knowing the meaning of this terminology, I sought out the simplest and most concise definition. Cognitive distortions are negatively biased errors in thinking that are purported to increase vulnerability to depression (Dozois &Beck 2008). […]
The ABC of seafood allergy
Seafood allergy occurs in about 1% of the population and is more common in adults than children. It is more common in area where there is a high consumption of fish such as Scandanavia. Seafood allergy is an important cause of anaphylaxis. Signs and symptoms of the allergy occur within minutes of ingestion. They range […]
