Survival Skills for Doctors and Their Families
September 2003
in “
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
”
TLDR Doctors should set boundaries and seek outside help for family medical issues.
"Survival Skills for Doctors and their Families" by Ruth Chambers, Kay Mohanna, and Steph Chambers addressed the increasing stress faced by doctors and their families, offering advice on managing career-marriage conflicts, recognizing family needs, and dealing with serious illnesses. The book emphasized setting boundaries and involving non-related medical professionals in family medical issues. While not universally applicable, it provided valuable guidance and was recommended for all doctors. The document also discussed the need for formal systems to help doctors with ethical dilemmas and reviewed a comprehensive forensic medicine book, praised for its detailed content and practical relevance.