The Challenges Addicted Doctors & Nurses Face Require Specialized Diagnosis and Treatment – PART ONE Most people in the U.S. consider doctors and nurses to be representatives of healthy habits and lifestyles, and indeed research has shown that assumption is generally true. Those in the healthcare field tend to smoke less and exercise more.[1] However,…
Most people would agree: Being a healthcare worker—especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic—isn’t a career for the faint of heart. Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals shoulder a lot of responsibility and regularly work in demanding, high-pressure environments. (I can’t imagine a more stressful place to work, these days, than a hospital or medical clinic.)…
I’ve heard it said (many times) that pain—and I mean emotional pain—is a natural part of life. In other words, just by the fact we’re living a human existence here on Planet Earth means we’ll all eventually have to face situations that are really painful for us, that tug deeply at our heartstrings and drive…