A doctor's dozen : twelve strategies for personal health and a culture of wellness

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Author:

Pipas, Catherine Florio, author.

ISBN:

9781512602982

9781512602999

Personal Author:

Pipas, Catherine Florio, author.

Physical Description:

xiv, 222 pages ; 23 cm

General Note:

Source of cataloging data: WCP

Contents:

Preface -- Introduction: The twenty-first century health conundrum -- Part one: Self-awareness (Lesson 1: Be present [Health challenge #1 Practice mindfulness] ; Lesson 2: Ask questions [Health challenge #2 Complete a self-SWOT] ; Lesson 3: Build resilience [Health challenge #3 Perform a self-assessment] ; Lesson 4: Write your story [Health challenge #4 Practice self-reflection, and keep a journal])

Part two: Self-care (Lesson 5: Fill your own tank [Health challenge #5 Nourish your body, mind, and spirit] ; Lesson 6: Establish trusting relationships [Health challenge #6 Give and receive feedback] ; Lesson 7: Replenish 24-7 [Health challenge #7 Complete a time log] ; Lesson 8: Nurture a healthy environment [Health challenge #8 Model wellness] ; Lesson 9: Embrace change [Health challenge #9 Initiate a personal health-improvement tool] ; Lesson 10: Make healthy and authentic choices [Health challenge #10 Construct a cost-benefit analysis] ; Lesson 11: Rewrite your story [Health challenge #11 Seek an alternative lens] ; Lesson 12: Celebrate the journey [Health challenge #12 Practice gratitude]

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Summary

Burnout affects a third of our population and over half of our health professionals. For the second group, the impact is magnified, as consequences play out not only on a personal level, but also on a societal level and lead to medical errors, suboptimal care, low levels of patient satisfaction, and poor clinical outcomes. Achieving wellbeing requires strategies for change. In this book, Dr. Pipas shares twelve lessons and strategies for improved health that she has learned from patients, students, and colleagues over her twenty years working as a family physician. Each lesson is based on observation and research, and begins with a story of an exemplary patient whose challenges and successes reflect the theme of the lesson. Along with the lessons, the author offers plans for action, which taken together create the framework for a healthy life. Each lesson concludes with resources and a "health challenge."

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Library Journal Review

Pipas (medicine, Dartmouth Coll.) draws on her patient care and scientific research to offer a dozen practices that foster mental and physical well-being. The first section focuses on awareness, the second on self-care. An early chapter on mindfulness and the importance of self-assesssment seems an oversimplification of a complex process. The next section presents scientific literature that illustrates the significance of relationships, finding things that feed one's spirit, and the importance of connecting with nature. Pipas vividly illustrates her points with at times moving accounts of patients or students who helped her see the value of self-awareness and self-care. While this book tries to straddle a delicate line between addressing health professsionals and being relevant to general readers, since so many examples are taken from medical field, it seems more directed at physicians. VERDICT A scientifically grounded, affectionately written work primarily aimed at medical professionals and trainees. Still, laypersons will find useful insights and tools to enhance well-being within its pages.-Aaron Klink, Duke Univ., Durham, NC © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.