This week’s #10ThingstoKnow on Burnout is by Simon McCormick @DrSimonMc an EM Consultant at Rotherham. Simon spends most of his time teaching as he is in his 2nd spell of ‘burnout sabbatical’ but is slowly working his way back to clinical medicine
Simon has incredible blog site, the Broken Toy (brokentoydotblog.wordpress.com) where he writes about his experience with burnout, some thoughts on wellness and what he has been up to in medical education. Here is Simon’s #10ThingstoKnow about Burnout @DrSimonMc
1. The rota is tough. I know you’re knackered, you’ve probably not seen your friends and family for ages and the rota is playing havoc with your sleep. Please, tell me if you’re struggling. I would rather know, and support you, rather than you burning out. It’s ok not to be ok 2. Don’t lose your humanity
We’re a battle hardened lot, we’re quirky and sometimes cynical. I’m sorry for that. Empathy is something to be treasured, hold onto it. Being kind is never a weakness.