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Keeping the Friendship Fires Burning
Medical PostHelping Hand Column, August 22, 2006Friends not only feed our souls, they make us physically healthier I drove home this evening with a smile on my face, singing along with the radio, thinking of how lucky I am. I had just spent a wonderful evening with a...
Being Single Poses Unique Challenges for Doctors
Medical PostHelping Hand Column, May 23, 2006Busy schedules, rules about dating patients among obstacles to finding love for those who want to change their status I have just returned from a weekend at an out of town conference. While the days were busy, long and...
Simple Steps Can Help Boost Clinic Morale
Medical PostHelping Hand Column, November 22, 2005Work together to foster a positive outlook and help all team members feel more appreciated Q: Every day that I go to work at the medical clinic, I am struck by how physician morale is so low. People seem to be unhappy,...
Turbulent Teen Years Require Understanding
Medical PostHelping Hand Column, October 25, 2005Physicians should put away their professional role when helping their kids become individuals Q: My 15-year-old daughter is sullen lately, and has stopped talking to me. We used to be so close, and suddenly she does not...
Denying Illness Robs You of Help
Medical PostHelping Hand Column, October 4, 2005Q: I am a medical resident and have been recently diagnosed with a chronic medical illness. I am in shock, as I am young and fit, and expected to be healthy. I had been having some problems lately, but assumed they were...
Preparation Eases Stress of Big Changes
Medical PostHelping Hand Column, June 25, 2005Simple steps can make moving and starting a new job more manageable Q: I am just finishing my residency and moving to a new city to start a practice. I am nervous about starting in a new place and making friends. I...
Toot (Don’t Blow) Your Own Horn
Medical PostHelping Hand Column, May 31, 2005Q: I see other colleagues in my department moving ahead, being promoted and recognized for their achievements. I am glad for them. Yet, I wonder what I am doing wrong, since I feel I am being passed over and no one seems to...
Dealing with the Demon Anger
Medical PostHelping Hand Column, April 26, 2005Venting, writing a letter you never send and setting boundaries are all steps in handling tempestuous co-workers I am trying to be more assertive and state my needs, but one of my colleagues does not listen to anything...
Four Simple Steps Can Help Resolve Unspoken Conflicts
Medical PostHelping Hand Column, March 22, 2005Subjugating your own needs to avoid problems can lead to resentment and eventually end relationships Q: I read with interest your last column on becoming more assertive. I would like to be more like that. I can see that I...
Assert Yourself to Enhance Success
Medical PostHelping Hand Column, February 22, 2005Many physicians find being assertive difficult, but you're more likely to get what you want if you ask for it Q: I am in a practice with a colleague. While I am responsible for half of all our expenses, I do not feel I...
