GPs and other doctors are at risk of developing abnormal coping mechanisms including addiction, but can turn things around if they spot the signs and take action, according to GP Dr Michael Blackmore. As a recovering addict, he gives advice to patients and to other GPs about how admitting problems and seeking help and support are vital, and can enable doctors to reconnect with their practice as well as their personal life.
Educational objectives
After listening to this podcast, GPs and other healthcare professionals should be better able to:
If you are affected by issues discussed in this podcast, remember that support is available to all doctors through the Sick Doctors Trust, the British Doctors & Dentists Group and the Practitioner Health programme.
You can access the website version of this podcast, along with key learning points, on MIMS Learning. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser and note-taking for appraisal.
Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.
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