Many doctors are coping with the pandemic, and the cyber attack on the HSE.
A new doctor wellbeing campaign has been launched by the Irish Medical Council in the wake of a study which found many experienced a decline in their mental wellbeing
That survey was conducted by the Hospital Doctor Retention and Motivation Project
Medical practitioners are dealing with the pandemic, pre-existing pressures and the impact of the cyber attack on the HSE.
The campaign contains 6 key supports, and CEO of the Medical Council, Leo Kearns says, in tandem, doctors must learn to reach out for help.
Leo Kearns joined Clem Ryan on Friday's edition of Kildare Today.
Practitioners can go through difficult periods in their lives and may experience stress, burnout, depression, anxiety or other conditions such as alcohol or drug misuse. The Practitioner Health Matters Programme can help. Learn more in our wellbeing guide https://t.co/HaRrgtk08F pic.twitter.com/lwzDu1qruK
— Medical Council (@MedCouncilIRL) May 28, 2021
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