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The Fully Well Doc PodEp. 11 Part 2 - Saving Doctors in Distress from Suicide, with Amandip SidhuAmandip Sidhu shares his experience of losing his brother Dr Jagdip Sidhu, a cardiologist, to suicide in 2018, and how he founded Doctors in Distress to stop this happening to others.
Topics we discuss:
Evolving - the better approach to discussing and making change.
How being signed off sick can be harmful for a burnt out doctor
Responsibilities of employer and employee of preventing and treating burnout.
Societal perception of healthcare workers and the importance of public support and empathy, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic
Insights into establishing a meaningful cha...2024-08-3042 minThe Fully Well Doc PodEp. 11 Part 1 - Saving Doctors in Distress from Suicide, with Amandip SidhuAmandip Sidhu shares his experience of losing his brother Dr Jagdip Sidhu, a cardiologist, to suicide in 2018, and how he founded Doctors in Distress to stop this happening to others.
Topics we discuss:
Learn about Dr Jagdip Sidhu, Amandip’s brother and a cardiologist, who was academically excellent with a great deal of compassion and dedication
The devastating story of Dr Jagdip Sidhu’s tragic death by suicide and reflections from Amandip in the aftermath
The aims of Doctors in Distress, the charity founded by Amandip:Promoting positive mental health
Protecting healthcare profes...2024-08-3046 min
The Straight Talking Dr PodcastAmandip Sidhu: From losing a brother to building a charityAmandip Sidhu is a pharmaceutical industry professional with a passion for making a difference to the lives of healthcare workers. Following the tragic loss of his brother in 2018, Amandip set about starting a charity to do something to protect the mental health of healthcare workers.'Doctors in Distress' is dedicated to providing mental wellbeing support to healthcare workers and aims to stop healthcare worker suicide. They do this through hosting support groups and running dedicated projects to improve the mental health of healthcare workers. Today we discuss some hard-hitting topics including:suicide...2022-11-2347 min
Stop Physician Burnout: Physician Leadership Skills To Help Us Lead The Charge To Physician Wellness31. Keys to Launching a Successful Burnout Prevention Charity with Amandip Sidhu, CEO of Doctors in DistressWould you like to make a difference in society or fill a gap in your industry? Maybe you’re planning to start a charity but don’t know where to start. Then this episode is for you as Amandip Sidhu, founder of the charity, Doctors in Distress gives his tips on how to set up a successful and sustainable nonprofit organization. In a previous episode, Amandip shared with us the tragic story of his brother, Dr. Jagdip Sidhu, a brilliant cardiologist, who chose to end his life because of physician burnout. Following this...2021-08-0422 min
Stop Physician Burnout: Physician Leadership Skills To Help Us Lead The Charge To Physician Wellness30. Physician Suicide and It's Highest and Best Use with Amandip Sidhu, CEO of Doctors in DistressThe suicide rate among physicians is the highest of any profession. What factors contribute to this and how can we help the healers? In 2018, Amandip Sidhu lost his brother, Dr. Jagdip Sidhu, a cardiologist, to suicide. Because of extreme overwork, feelings of shame and failure, and burnout, Dr. Jagdip chose to end his life as the only solution to his misery. In the wake of this tragedy, Amandip realized the importance of addressing the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals. He the...2021-07-2847 min
A Doctor's ViewMental burnout when working on the front line. Feat. Doctors in DistressIf you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!Joined by Amandip Sidhu of Doctor’s in Distress and Dr Katie Carpenter, a newly qualified junior doctor to discuss the different stresses on mental well-being that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can have on medical staff and why we should still be vigilant when looking out for our colleagues and indeed our own mental health. We also learn about the roles medical students are playing in helping hospitals on the front line.Useful links:Doctors in Distress:https://doctors-in-distress.org.uk...2020-04-2251 minA Doctor's ViewSeason 2 - OverviewIf you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!This year, for this season, I'll be focussing on how to make our lives better and healthier. I’ll be meeting people who have changed their lives for the better; taking time out for themselves and adopting new lifestyles be it in the forms of diet, meditation yoga and a few other things which I admit I’m sceptical of. On top of that I’ll be trying some of these lifestyle changes to see if there are any real works effects on me. As we...2020-01-2001 minA Doctor's ViewBurnout - An expert's perspectiveIf you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!A fascinating episode bringing together two prominent advocates for helping those suffering with stress and burnout.In November 2018 a kind and compassionate cardiologist who excelled in his work and was loved by both patients and colleagues alike sadly, as a consequence of work related burnout tragically took his own life. In August of this year, I published a podcast episode on burnout where I interviewed his brother, Amandip Sidhu who shared his story with the show.Link here: https://www.buzzsprout...2019-10-1659 minA Doctor's ViewThe devastating effect of burnout - A real life storyIf you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!This episode focuses on the tragic story of a doctor whose life was tragically cut short as a consequence of burnout. I join his brother Amandip Sidhu who shares the events leading up to his death and together with his charity ‘Doctors in Distress’ advises doctors and employers on how to cope with and find support for dealing with stress related to the workplace.Useful Links:Speak in confidence: The British Medical Association (BMA) offers a 24/7 confidential support line:http...2019-08-0751 min