Written by a veteran clinician for medical practitioners of all disciplines and levels of
experience this concise pocket guide presents a frank discussion about facilitating resiliency
in the face of the personal and professional challenges of a medical career. Furthermore it
provides proven techniques and suggestions for stress management aimed at the maintenance of a
more successful practice and peaceful life. First defining and elucidating the problems of
stress plaguing the field including burnout substance abuse and suicide the bulk of the book
presents and discusses ways to combat and master the everyday stress of the medical marriage
such as engaging in mindfulness training learning to forgive oneself and others listening to
your own body utilizing time away from medicine and performing simple acts of kindness and
gratitude. Issues surrounding the inevitability of mistakes the pursuit of perfectionism
happiness and success are then examined and reflected upon as are stress management
considerations from other cultures and literary sources. Equal parts personal and practical
The Resilient Physician is a must-have for any clinician or medical professional seeking better
understanding and outcomes when handling the constant demands of this high-stress - but
ultimately rewarding - career.
