People think, ‘How do I deal with relatives who, at times, are intrusive or trigger me or say things that are abusive?’ said Dr. Mark Rapaport, president-elect of the American Psychiatric Association.
For pharmacists, using structured breathing protocols has been shown to enhance focus during medication reconciliation, improve patience during difficult patient interactions, and reduce end-of-shift exhaustion.
While trainees may joke about exhaustion, its impact is anything but humorous. Chronic fatigue in medical education is not just normalized but is also institutionalized.
