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When I read The Guardian article, “US surgeons are killing themselves at an alarming rate. One decided to speak out,” I felt like throwing up.
I’m sickened so many surgeons are dying. I’m grateful Dr.
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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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Depressed Doctor: How To Get Confidential Mental Health Help for Physicians →
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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Physician trainees prevail in strike over harassed doctor’s suicide →
Dr. Omkar, 30-year old pediatrician trainee died by suicide after years of alleged racial harassment by head of department. Dr. Omkar is from a lower caste tribe, the only son with 2 younger sisters. Elder sister just married the day prior to his suicide. Head of department denied him leave for the wedding even though his peers agreed to cover his shifts.
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Why doctors don’t get mental health care →
As doctors, we deal with things you’d never want to see—mangled teens in car wrecks, new moms diagnosed with cancer, child abuse, and more. So much trauma leads to PTSD. No surprise we have a high suicide rate. We’re three times more likely to die by suicide than our patients.
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Why doctors laugh about death →
Why do doctors laugh about death?
Kobe Bryant’s widow said she didn’t know first responders would refer to her deceased loved ones as “gumbo” or “hamburger meat.”
“It’s Taco Tuesday at The Baja California Bar & Grill, two days after the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant.
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Doctor revived after suicide. Here's what he says.
Heart-wrenching photo of doctor crying goes viral. Here's why.
Why "happy" doctors die by suicide
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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