The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 198, Issue 6 , Pages 742-747, December 2009

The Claude Organ Memorial Lecture: the practice of surgery: surgery as practice

  • Mary L. Brandt, M.D.

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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, 6621 Fannin St., Room CCC, Houston, TX 77030, USA

Received 4 June 2009; received in revised form 6 July 2009

Abstract 

Compassion fatigue or “burn out” occurs in all surgeons at some point in their career. Compassion fatigue can be identified, prevented and treated by simple measures of self care. In addition, learning techniques of mindfulness can allow surgeons to see their work in a way that decreases stress.

Keywords: Burn out, Compassion, Stress

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PII: S0002-9610(09)00538-8

doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.07.030

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 198, Issue 6 , Pages 742-747, December 2009

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