A Doctor's View
Ever wondered what a doctor really thinks of the latest health crazes, the anti-vax movement and vegan diets? Join Dr Polyvios, a doctor who discusses everyday topics in health, fitness and mental wellbeing including health issues that can affect all of us in today’s society.
By teaming up with special guests and experts in their field, this podcast also provides an insight into medical life and its challenges including work related stress and burnout. All from a light-hearted but opinionated doctor’s perspective.
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A Doctor's View
The devastating effect of burnout - A real life story
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This episode focuses on the tragic story of a doctor whose life was tragically cut short as a consequence of burnout. I join his brother Amandip Sidhu who shares the events leading up to his death and together with his charity ‘Doctors in Distress’ advises doctors and employers on how to cope with and find support for dealing with stress related to the workplace.
Useful Links:
Speak in confidence: The British Medical Association (BMA) offers a 24/7 confidential support line:
https://www.bma.org.uk/advice/work-life-support/your-wellbeing/check-yourself-out
The Samaritans:
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwp5_qBRDBARIsANxdcimPhH1FMeeFg2-nLJ_jKIQb9smCRmw74MJhNWtXjqKGe8_gOjDF-PoaAtSIEALw_wcB
Doctor’s in Distress charity
http://www.doctors-in-distress.org.uk/
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