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Doctor suicide attempt—how to get confidential help →
If you’re a doctor who’s had a suicide attempt, don’t tell your boss, (or med board). You’ll be sent to a physician “health” program (a monitoring program for dangerous docs) that starts with a 4-day eval then 90-days at an out-of-state “preferred” facility with polygraph tests and a 5-year monitoring contract with random drug tests &
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Resident physicians can’t afford food. Hospital sends them to food bank. →
Just got this Instagram message (de-identified, posted with permission). A few comments:
“I calculated my own residency compensation as under 250 pennies per hour.”
“What the actual f***. Food bank??? Increase to a livable wage jeezz that’s embarrassing.”
“Average salary of residents and fellows is $60-80k depending on area and program.
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PMP Fight Club Anthem →
A Public Service Announcement for Physicians (PSA to the DOCs)
PMP Fight Club Anthem
By Dr. MC No Face
This is a PSA to the DOCs
Don’t you trust in the PMP
This is a PSA to the DOCs
You better not trust in these greedy thieves
Got some feelings that you can’t express?
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Should I answer mental health questions from my school or employer? →
Should I answer mental health questions from my school or employer?
I’m a 23-year-old incoming premed student. I’m supposed to fill out my school’s health history intake. One of the questions asks, “Have you ever experienced: 1. Self-injurious behavior (ex: cutting, burning, etc),
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Free legal help for physicians who have suffered ADA violations →
Have you faced discrimination for a health condition such as cancer, ADHD, substance use, depression, or a suicide attempt—by your employer, hospital, med school, residency, or PHP?
You can get free help from the world’s largest law firm. DOJ is now investigating ADA violations by med boards,
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Medical Cult Indoctrination 101 →
Ever wonder why idealistic med students lose their empathy? Here’s a 58-second explanation.
Here’s how medical training works:
Promise to fulfill their dreams . . .
Encourage separation from family, dependency, conformity.
Don’t give them time to think.
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My medical board violated my civil rights. I filed a DOJ Title II ADA complaint. Why all doctors should do the same. →
Attention: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
My name is Pamela Wible, M.D. I’m a family physician in Oregon. I believe I’ve suffered Title II ADA violations by multiple medical boards.
In my 2019 study (1), I revealed how competent physician applicants who disclosed mental health conditions suffered discrimination and career jeopardy by medical boards nationwide.
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TONIGHT: Your license at risk—responding to med board complaints & PHP referrals →
TONIGHT: Your license at risk—responding to med board complaints & PHP referrals (free event).
Have you ever been told you’re “disruptive” for standing up for patient safety?
Ever been labeled as “unprofessional” for speaking out against injustice?
Have you been coerced into a physician health program?
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3 US Senators Demand DOJ Investigate Medical Boards →
An attorney just notified me of this letter submitted to the Department of Justice citing my 2019 journal article documenting widespread mental health discrimination by medical boards. Read letter below or download original document with citations here.
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Doctors are harming patients. What can I do? →
A med student just wrote me:
“Last month on my pulmonary rotation doctors were not serious about contact precautions. Most patients were on steroids and immunocompromised. The doctors did not wash their hands and encouraged me not to wash my hands either! They didn’t even clean their stethoscopes.
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Why Parents Force Kids To Be Doctors →
When I see an infant dressed as a “future doctor,” I cringe.
I’m used to helping premeds, not preemies or toddlers in surgical scrubs. How do I stage an intervention with parents of a premed baby?
I’m Dr. Pamela Wible. I run a suicide helpline—for doctors.
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Doctor revived after suicide. Here's what he says.
Heart-wrenching photo of doctor crying goes viral. Here's why.
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Heroic doctor's heart-wrenching letter
How to graduate medical school without killing yourself
Physician Suicide 101: Secrets, Lies & Solutions
Why physicians commit suicide
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