The Optimized Doctor
The Optimized Doctor
An introduction to Naikan
The word means introspection and the practice is one of self-reflection.
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Distinguishing between joy and pleasure during the pandemic
It seems some things were still pleasurable this year, despite all. I’d daresay, there was joy even in the time of COVID.
Commentary
Practicing medicine without judgment
As physicians, we have a unique opportunity to see and hear people without judgment.
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Mastering mask communicating
For those specialties not accustomed to wearing a mask all day, it’s frustrating: How many times have you had to repeat yourself today?
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Conspiracy theories
That many patients fervently believe conspiracy theories poses several problems for us.
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Skin hunger
Skin hunger describes our universal need to be touched and the health consequences of being starved of it.
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How to not miss something
As doctors, we've gotten proficient at being triage nurses, examining each appointment request, and sorting who should be seen in person and who...
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Examining bias
Most of us are unaware of our biases and falsely believe we are free of them.
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Audrey Hepburn’s lessons for a COVID clinic
Our world needs grace more than ever and what better place to start but with us.
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Overcoming COVID-related stress
As a department chief managing during this crisis, everyone greets me sympathetically: “This must be so stressful for you! Are you doing OK?” “Um...
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Give me an occupation, Miss Dashwood
I've practically had to install a velvet rope at my door to organize the queue of people wanting to talk to me about their ideas to help.