This page is about Health of Doctors. Doctors have unique problems, greater professional responsibilities, duties and they don't have their physicians. it also has great links to Parents guide on Kids Health and Safety

             HEALTH OF DOCTORS

Doctors work harder than most of the people.They work 15 hours per week more than other professionals.They take less vacation time and work more year than others and therefore have shorter retirement.They also have unique responsibilities and duties.

Fortunately, doctors are at least as healthy as others in most respect.

UNIQUE PROBLEMS AMONG   DOCTORS

1. Doctors do not have their own doctors
So no one can provide health promotion & surveillance. Self-treatment, curbstone consultations & delay because of embarrassment about professional courtsey can impede treatment.

2. PHYSICIAN   INVLNERABILITY SYNDROME
"DENIAL"is commonly present in doctors. Its severe form leads to this syndrome, which is characterized by the conviction that personal & family problems, the aggravations, and the disease that affects others cannot or will not affect them. "FEAR" plays an important part in this Syndrome.

3. UNVACCINATED DOCTORS
They are vulnerable to catch dangerous infections form patients i.e. Hepatitis (84% doctors are susceptible), tetanus, measles & other.These doctors are also notorious for spreading these infections to patients.

SUGGESTIONS TO DOCTORS ABOUT GOOD HEALTH

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1. Get help when you need it. Don't deny ; Don't delay.
2. Fasten your seatbelt - always .
3. Get appropriate vaccination for hepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria, rubella and measles.
4. Practice moderation in diet
5. Exercise regularly and sensibly .
6. Engage fully in the activities with your family, friends, and community.
7. Cultivate your creativity; be interested, not just intresting, and use your sense of humour.
8. Start planning for your retirement 25 to 30 years before your goal.
9. Feel free to relish your profession, and if you   don't then consider important changes in it.
10. Get reputable, professional help with financial planning.

DONT'S

1. Smoke or take Alcohol.
2. Use non prescibed drugs.
3. Ignore your family and friends in the frenzy of serving others or meeting their demands.
4. Short - circuit your own needs for personal and   intellectual growth.
5. Be only a physician - be a person.