Emotional wellbeing
Emotional well-being is crucial for any individual. This is also true for clinicians who deliver healthcare for others. Physician burnout impacts the quality of patient care. Unfortunately, professional burnout among healthcare professionals is increasing worldwide. It is high time that we reflect on our mental anguish, aspirations, ambitions and attitudes before it is too late.
Ms. Leonor Marques shares her inspiring journey to becoming a physiotherapist specialising in palliative care. She offers insights into her professional experiences and strategies to maintain her psychological well-being while working in this challenging yet rewarding field. There is no health without mental health.
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References:
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