
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…
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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…
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…
Discover key strategies to understand and handle difficult patients as a doctor or medical student
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…
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…
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.
Medical school is tough. The hours are long, the content is overwhelming, and it can feel like there is no end in sight. I see junior doctor friends working incredibly…
Doctors may have to deal with difficult situations and take great responsibility – often with little support. Learn how to recognise burnout and access help.
Doctors are facing a very tough winter. Your help could make all the difference.
We are very pleased to announce that the RMBF has been awarded a £25,000 BMA Giving grant to help support doctors facing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury as…