Archive for May 2007

Be true to yourself

Integrity: have you got it? What do you do to be true to your own values? Suppose something happens which you feel is quite wrong and no-one believes what you tell them? You have to do what you believe is the right thing. However you also must realise that others may have a different view of the world than you do. They may see the situation differently. They may truly believe that it’s best not to say anything for fear of any repercussion.

Doctor, can you have a life?

I want you to know that it’s possible to be a doctor and have a life! What do I mean by ‘having a life’? I mean finding the time and energy to do more than your professional work. Finding the time and energy to have time to be with your friends and family; to enjoy the company of your partner; to have the time to do things that you love to do yourself and that includes looking after your body, mind and spirit, and being part of a community, whatever any or all of these words mean to you

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