Dr. Zsuzsa Csik
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As an anesthesiologist, I recall countless occasions when colleagues from the other side of the drape addressed me, like, "Anesthesia, did the patient receive antibiotics?" or "Anesthesia, I need more muscle relaxation here!" Especially in my first years as a…
As an anesthesiologist, I recall countless occasions when colleagues from the other side of the drape addressed me, like, “Anesthesia, did the patient receive antibiotics?” or “Anesthesia, I need more muscle relaxation here!”
Especially in my first years as a young physician full of insecurities, it intimidated me, so I never complained and only spoke up when vital.
Nowadays, I grasp the unspoken rules of the OR and can navigate the daily …
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Anesthesia is not my name: Knowing each other’s name improves results in the OR
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Recently I had the unfortunate experience of changing my perspective from being a doctor to becoming a worried family member. My father spent five weeks in a hospital with a severe infection. Visiting hours were restricted to one hour per…
Recently I had the unfortunate experience of changing my perspective from being a doctor to becoming a worried family member.
My father spent five weeks in a hospital with a severe infection. Visiting hours were restricted to one hour per day – the aftermath of COVID – and getting information about his therapy, prognosis, etc., was nearly impossible.
Thankfully, my father recovered and was discharged. He was more than happy to go …
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From doctor to worried family member: a call for more humanized care in the ICU
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When I quit my clinic job after four waves of the COVID-19 pandemic as an intensivist, I decided not to work in direct patient care for a while. I expected harsh criticism from my colleagues. Surprisingly, that never happened. The…
When I quit my clinic job after four waves of the COVID-19 pandemic as an intensivist, I decided not to work in direct patient care for a while. I expected harsh criticism from my colleagues. Surprisingly, that never happened. The feedback was unexpected, at least for me. Most of my colleagues admired my decision. They called me brave for taking the leap, and many admitted thinking about the same for …
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Physician burnout: a lack of resilience or a lack of control?
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