Addiction in doctors

The next few months might be an inflection point for GPs in England and Wales Our strong primary care system is often credited in the success of the NHS - But changes to how that system works are currently underway. Legislation is quietly proceeding through parliament that will r ...  Show more

In this week’s podcast we’ll be hearing a lot about exams - the bane of many doctor’s training lives, exams that determine your future are scattered through medicine and can cause a huge amount of anxiety and stress… John McLachlan, professor of medical education at the Universit ...  Show more

CAUTION: Includes themes of an adult nature. Do you think you have an addiction, or perhaps an unhealthy relationship with a certain behaviour? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories an ...  Show more

How can we help colleagues that we think are struggling with substance use disorder? What options are available for physicians? Are these different state to state? What deterrents do physicians face when seeking help?Time Stamps:00:21 Introduction02:59 Scope/Definitions08:05 Syst ...  Show more

This episode covers drug addiction.

Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/moremedicine/psychiatry/drugaddiction/ or in the psychiatry section of the Zero to Finals More Medi ...

With the additional stress from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people have turned to substances to help cope with their emotions. Are you concerned about your substance use, or wondering if you're at risk for addiction? In this episode, we discuss how substance use affects ...  Show more