Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to Tackle the Holiday Blues
It’s a little depressing to drive both to and from work in the dark, isn’t it? Many factors go into the heightened stress and depression that many people experience during the winter months. This is especially true when the holidays roll around. These negative feelings are often compounded as a result of the cold, darkness, financial strains, and busyness of the season. In fact, seasonal affective disorder (also called SAD...
Healthcare Burnout During COVID-19 | Finding Solutions
As the healthcare landscape struggles to combat the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, and startling trend is emerging that could put the entire healthcare industry in jeopardy. It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on many healthcare workers. However, this strain is impacting healthcare workers more than we realize. Between long shifts, extremely dangerous work environments, and a moving target of safety...
Breaking Bad News to Patients Doesn’t Have to Be So Hard
One of the hardest parts of being a doctor is breaking bad news to patients. There is currently little to no formal training for doctors to deliver bad news. This lack of guidance does not mean that you can’t train on your own! It’s important to value your patients’ emotions and reactions. As a doctor, patient relationships are very important and should be one of your biggest concerns. We’ve compiled a few tips...
The Best Books for Physicians
Have you been wanting to read but find yourself too busy? Finding time to read can be beneficial to your mental and physical health. You can read while traveling or even make the time right before bed. We’ve compiled a list of the best books for physicians to help you unwind and give your mind a break! Informational Books for Physicians The White Coat Investor: A Doctor’s Guide to Personal Finance By James M. Dahle, M.D. The author of...
Benefits of Yoga on the Road for Locum Tenens
Constantly being on the road can take a large toll on both your physical and mental health. While eating right and exercise are very important, there are also many benefits of yoga on the road. While it isn’t as intense and sweaty as other workouts, it can have a hugely beneficial impact on your life and your health. There are a number of physical and mental benefits of yoga on the road. While they are not all blindingly obvious...
Bringing Pets on Locum Tenens Assignments | 3 Tips
Working locum tenens jobs is one way physicians can explore the profession and country at the same time! Finding jobs in exciting new locations is all well and good, except it can be a make or break for pet owners… Or can it? With the physician shortage still a rampant issue throughout the industry, locum tenens physicians are needed now more than ever and hospitals know this! That’s why they’re always finding ways to accommodate the...