Vicarious trauma in doctors
Find out more about vicarious trauma and secondary trauma, how to cope with it as a doctor, and how to prevent it
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Why we donate: Acacia Retreat
One of the most effective ways to combat stress and burnout is to take breaks and switch off – both throughout the day, and for longer periods of recovery. For…
Medicine, music & mental health
Dr Diana Cassell is the Clinical Director of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for South West London & St George’s Mental Health Trust. She is also an accomplished violist…
European Doctors Orchestra concert to support RMBF
We are delighted to announce that on 9 October 2022, the European Doctors Orchestra (EDO) will be performing a fabulous programme of music at the renowned London venue Cadogan Hall,…
Coping with the death of a patient
What is it like to experience a patient’s death? It almost goes without saying that every doctor will react differently to the death of a patient, depending on their level…
Six ways to combat the impact of the pandemic on your wellbeing
The Covid pandemic has had a huge effect on physical and mental wellbeing for doctors and medical students. RMBF volunteer Shailaja Joshi kindly shares her tips on how to mitigate…
Dealing with difficult patients
Discover key strategies to understand and handle difficult patients as a doctor or medical student
DocHealth making vital impact for doctors’ mental health
DocHealth is our confidential psychotherapeutic support service provided in partnership with the BMA, open to qualified UK doctors of any grade or speciality. Based on a self-referral model, the service…
Why financial support for struggling doctors is so important: Q&A
Simon Dinnick has specialised in helping doctors and dentists throughout his career as a practising solicitor. He has worked for all the major medical defence and protection organisations, as well…
PTSD and moral injury in doctors
Moral injury can occur when doctors feel they are not giving the high standard of care they want to deliver. Learn more about moral injury, burnout and PTSD.