Medicine

When We Simply Stop Caring.

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I see it all around me.

Burnout. To be burnt.

When we simply stop caring.

Most of the time we don’t even need
to say anything. But you know.
You hear it in our voice.
You see it in our eyes.
And you feel it too.
You know what
is going through our
mind with each wayward glance.

Is this what I signed up for?
Is this all this profession has to offer? 

Because I have seen the articles.
To prevent physician burnout.
The A-B-C’s.
Changes we must make.
Limiting expectations. 
Self-empowerment.
Decreased hours. 
Putting us first.

I too used to be desperate.

What is happening to me?
What is happening to my colleagues?
What is happening to medicine?

But then one day, I saw you.

You.

Not you the patient.
You the person.
You’re just
a person.
You are me.
And you are hurting.
And maybe I am too, although
you may never know.

So I thank you for being here.

Not only do I want you to know that
I honor the privilege of being able to
help you, but you should know that
you have in your own way
taken care of me.

And I do care for you.

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  1. Its about slowing the space around you down in that moment…..taken full stock in that moment…. because moments matter… through out the busy day ….no matter how hectic…. breathe in life…your own and others….appreciate the presence of them and yourself in that moment… and yes don’t forget the cat’s presence …never… 🙂 Thanks for sharing

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  3. Empathy……..it works both ways…….and burn-out happens to everyone; it’s recognizing it as it sneaks up on you and making some little “corrections” in your life that help! So do hugs….

    Hugs, Pam

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