Does it feel like you're in a toxic work environment and can't get out? Too many doctors — both in the UK and elsewhere — find themselves in a whirlwind of work. There's always more to do, and you don't want to imagine the consequences of what happens if you fail. There seems like there's no way out, but the truth is, you always have a choice.

In this episode of You Are Not a Frog, Dr Dike Drummond and I dive into a topic that affects many industries but is particularly prevalent in healthcare — surviving and thriving in a toxic work environment without burning out.

If you’re a doctor stuck in the whirlwind of your toxic work environment, this episode is for you.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Learn what you can change in a toxic work environment.
2. Discover ways to improve how your career serves you.
3. Find out how doctors can care for themselves and why that helps them do their job better.

Episode Highlights

[00:00] Doctors as Coal Mine Canaries

[13:41] How Profit Creates a Toxic Work Environment

[23:34] How Doctor Training Creates a Toxic Work Environment

[30:49] You Always Have a Choice

[40:02] Change or Leave Your Toxic Work Environment

[52:13] Bureaucracies Always Add More Work

[54:48] Drummond and Morris’ Three Top Tips

Resources

• Sign up for our free webinar on June 20th Free Masterclass For Leaders In Healthcare with Dr Rachel Morris 
• Download our free ‘Just Say No’ toolkit!
• Visit The Happy MD
• Listen to the Physicians on Purpose Podcast
• Get Dike’s books
• Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] 
• Shapes Toolkit Training
• THRIVE Weekly Planner
• Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal.

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Have any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:

LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris 

Twitter: @DrRachelMorris

Email: [email protected]

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