One text prevents surgeon’s suicide

A physician shares his suicide survival story. 51 words saved his life.
Hi Pamela, Here is the text that prevented my suicide:
“Hey I’m so sorry about your patient. That sucks. I’m very thankful that we have you as an excellent otolaryngologist to learn from. You take care of so many sick patients and do a marvelous job educating us how to do it safely, skillfully, and compassionately well. Thank you for that.”
It’s been a particularly hard year for me. But I’m surviving.
Thanks for all you do Pamela.
Closing slide of Dr. Wible's keynote on preventing physician suicide and creating a culture of wellness among orthopaedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, and veterinarians. Concepts apply to all specialties and professions. Culture can make or break individuals, teams, and your medical institution. Organizational culture will lead to loss of physician lives through early retirement, poor productivity and morale-and even suicide. Here's how to create high-performing teams in high-stress environments full of people who love their jobs and continually demonstrate their commitment to each other and the patients they serve. Saving patient lives begins with honoring and respecting the lives of those who are responsible for their care. Kick-off keynote delivered on February 7, 2020 at AO North America, an international organization serving veterinarians, craniomaxillofacial, hand, spine, and trauma surgeons. Full transcript available at www.idealmedic...

[@infiniteexpression4058]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!!🙏❤

[@PamelaWible]

Such simple solutions to what feel like impossible problems.