Ideas Why doesn't our healthcare include the well-being of doctors?
Jul 28, 2025
Jillian Horton, a Winnipeg doctor, teacher, and writer, is advocating for the emotional well-being of healthcare professionals. She reveals shocking statistics about doctor burnout, including a staggering number contemplating suicide. Horton emphasizes the need for compassionate healthcare that supports doctors' mental health to improve patient care. Her personal journey through burnout and the healing power of art highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in medicine, urging a reevaluation of the norms that often ignore healthcare workers' struggles.
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Purpose Fuels Physician Well-being
- Connection to meaning and purpose is vital for doctors' well-being.
- Integrating humanities like art and literature enhances medical empathy and understanding.
Sister’s Story Shaped Medicine View
- Jillian's sister Wendy's brain tumor shaped her medical journey.
- Wendy's harsh treatment by a doctor exposed the healthcare system's dehumanizing flaws.
Visual and Emotional Literacies
- Visual literacy helps doctors notice subtle patient details.
- Emotional literacy, vital yet neglected, aids recognizing and regulating feelings in medical care.
