Week 4: The Best Medical Professionals Ask for Help.
So far, we’ve busted the myths that the best medical professionals are unfeeling stoics and that overworking after sleepless nights is a badge of courage rather than a mistake waiting to happen! Now, let’s turn to the other big medical myth: that asking for help is a sign of incompetence or weakness.
In a field as complex and emotionally draining as healthcare, it’s important to have a supportive team who can put ego aside to provide the best possible care for patients. It’s a great sign if medical professionals in training know their limits and aren’t afraid to seek assistance.
Maybe you just need a second opinion or maybe you need an empathetic colleague to lend an ear ā whatever the case, asking for help is a sign of strength and self-awareness. Don’t let a fear of judgment get in the way of providing the best possible care for your patients!
