Ep. 11 Part 2 - Saving Doctors in Distress from Suicide, with Amandip Sidhu

2024-08-30

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Amandip Sidhu shares his experience of losing his brother Dr Jagdip Sidhu, a cardiologist, to suicide in 2018, and how he founded Doctors in Distress to stop this happening to others. Topics we discuss: Evolving - the better approach to discussing and making change. How being signed off sick can be harmful for a burnt out doctor Responsibilities of employer and employee of preventing and treating burnout. Societal perception of healthcare workers and the importance of public support and empathy, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic

Amandip Sidhu shares his experience of losing his brother Dr Jagdip Sidhu, a cardiologist, to suicide in 2018, and how he founded Doctors in Distress to stop this happening to others.

Topics we discuss:

Evolving - the better approach to discussing and making change.
How being signed off sick can be harmful for a burnt out doctor
Responsibilities of employer and employee of preventing and treating burnout.
Societal perception of healthcare workers and the importance of public support and empathy, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic
Insights into establishing a meaningful charity, focusing on authenticity, impact, and the value of keeping things simple
The power of purpose and authenticity
Finding joy and success by embracing uncertainty and giving things a go
How medics often find it difficult to let go of perfectionism
How to communicate to persuade others and get your important message across
Amandip’s advice on how to be a fully well doctor

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Also Human - a book by Caroline Elton

Doctors in Distress

Wellness wonder:

Doctors in Distress

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