On Thanksgiving Eve (11/22), I received this email:
“I wanted to send you an anonymous tip of an internal medicine resident at Lewis Katz Temple University, [name redacted], who recently attempted suicide by overdose. My heart hurts for her and her family. She is currently in the ICU fighting for her life after many years of burnout.
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A song about the physician’s position from a musician’s perspective.
Physician’s Position
By Dr. M5 Vibe with Pamela Wible, M.D.
The greatest part of life is giving life
In my opinion, my decision
Led me down to a path always envisioned
Physician,
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Eleven years ago today I was clueless about doctor suicides. Eleven years ago today at 1 pm I found myself sitting in a memorial service for the third doctor suicide in my town. Eleven years ago today at 3 pm I started asking a very unpopular question that led to extreme isolation,
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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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It’s July 4th! Time to celebrate freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Independence Day is a national holiday, so most Americans get the day off work—often a three-day weekend!
Family and friends gather to enjoy potato salad, apple pie, picnics, and parades.
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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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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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I just got this email from an anonymous physician named “Still Hurting”
Dear Dr. Wible,
I’ve written before, hoping you would answer in some anonymous fashion on your blog.
I lost my career for standing up to abuse. I have no income,
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Few things shock me.
I run a suicide helpline—for doctors.
I’ve talked physicians off the ledge, out of their noose, away from their guns.
I thought I’d heard it all.
Yet today took my breath away. Two doctors (unknowingly) stopped each other’s suicides.
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A physician just wrote me:
“I know people try to prevent suicide at all costs, but on the flip side if someone is just suffering so much everyday, couldn’t it be considered the lesser of two evils? Everyone says it’s such a selfish act, but maybe the person needs to be selfish to get out of pain.
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Can depressed doctors get emotional help without license repercussions? Is it even possible for physicians to get confidential mental health care?
I just got this email from a physician:
“Hi Pamela, Wondering if I could curbside you on the topic of seeking mental health services as a physician.
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What is the least painful way to die? Why do people commit suicide painfully? Why do doctors commit suicide in such painful and scary ways?
First, we should agree that it’s better to say that a person has died of suicide than to say that they have committed suicide.
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Doctor revived after suicide. Here's what he says.
