Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Primary Care Physicians

Tan Wee Chong; Tan Wee Hong

The Singapore Family Physician

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Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Primary Care Physicians

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Author(s):

Tan Wee Chong
Tan Wee Hong

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 42 No 1 - Self-Care Techniques

Page(s):

13 - 16

Publication date:

1 January 2016

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

The prevalence of burnout amongst primary care physicians (PCPs) in Singapore is likely to be high. The resilient PCP is less likely to suffer from burnout and might recover faster from this condition. Mindfulness and self-compassionate practices are evidence-based skill sets that can enhance PCP resilience in the face of high work-stress. This article briefly explores the evidence base for mindfulness and self-compassionate practices, and details some simple examples of these practices that the reader can attempt.