Perfectionism, medicine, and skewed reality
Show: A Doctor's View
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A look at how perfectionism can be a destructive personality trait and why it can leave me feeling superficial and guilty when working as a doctor. I discuss the difficult scenarios medics are often exposed to and how as healthcare professionals we become 'numb' to the emotion that should follow the horrific scenes we see everyday.
I also discuss the recent NHS nurses strike in England and provide an insight into the reasons why they have made the decision to go on strike.
Article referenced: “The Downsides of Perfection” BBC article by Amanda Ruggeri
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