Why chasing validation is destroying physicians’ sense of self
For the past 30 years, I’ve witnessed medicine evolve—new technologies emerge, new treatments are developed, and wellness programs are implemented—but one thing remains stubbornly unchanged: the relentless, often destructive, quest for validation. As I reflect on my career, I can’t help but see a parallel with the TV series Severance, where employees’ work selves—their “innies”—are Read more… Why chasing validation is destroying physicians’ sense of self originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
For the past 30 years, I’ve witnessed medicine evolve—new technologies emerge, new treatments are developed, and wellness programs are implemented—but one thing remains stubbornly unchanged: the relentless, often destructive, quest for validation. As I reflect on my career, I can’t help but see a parallel with the TV series Severance, where employees’ work selves—their “innies”—are
Why chasing validation is destroying physicians’ sense of self originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
