Hippocratic oath/Resilience Flashcards
I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgement, this covenant:
Competence
I will respect the hard-won scientific gains of those physicians in whose steps I walk, and gladly share such knowledge as is mine with those who are to follow.
Mentoring
I will apply, for the benefit of the sick, all measures (that) are required, avoiding those twin traps of overtreatment and therapeutic nihilism.
Art and practice of medicine
I will remember that there is art to medicine as well as science, and that warmth, sympathy, and understanding may outweigh the surgeon’s knife or the chemist’s drug
Patient relationships
I will not be ashamed to say “I know not,” nor will I fail to call in my colleagues when the skills of another are needed for a patient’s recovery
Emotional Intelligence
I will respect the privacy of my patients, for their problems are not disclosed to me that the world may know. Most especially must I tread with care in matters of life and death. If it is given me to save
a life, all thanks. But it may also be within my power to take a life; this awesome responsibility must be faced with great humbleness and awareness of my own frailty. Above all, I must not play at God
Confidentiality and ethics
I will remember that I do not treat a fever chart, a cancerous growth, but a sick human being, whose illness may affect the person’s family and economic
stability. My responsibility includes these related problems, if I am to care adequately for the sick.
Patient relationship
I will prevent disease whenever I can, for
prevention is preferable to cure
communications
I will remember that I remain a member of society, with special obligations to all my fellow human beings, those sound of mind and body as well as the infirm
professional responsibility
If I do not violate this oath, may I enjoy life and art, respected while I live and remembered with affection thereafter. May I always act so as to preserve the finest traditions of my calling and may I long experience the joy of healing those who seek my help
Self Actualization: desire to be the most that one can be (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs)
Definition of Resilience
The process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress—such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors
Prioritize relationships
Focus on finding trustworthy and
compassionate individuals who validate your feelings, which will support the skill of resilience
Join a group
Along with one-on-one relationships, some
people find that being active in civic groups,
faith-based communities, or other local
organizations provides social support and can
help you reclaim hope
Take care of you body
Self-care may be a popular buzzword, but it’s
also a legitimate practice for mental health
and building resilience.
Practice mindfulness
When you journal, meditate, or pray, ruminate
on positive aspects of your life and recall the
things you’re grateful for, even during
personal trials
Avoid negative outlooks
It may be tempting to mask your pain with alcohol, drugs, or other substances, but that’s like putting a bandage on a deep wound. Focus instead on giving your body resources to manage stress, rather than seeking to eliminate the feeling of stress altogether.
Help others
Whether you volunteer with a local homeless shelter or simply support a friend in their own time of need, you can garner a sense of purpose, foster self-worth, connect with other people, and tangibly help others, all of which can empower you to grow in resilience.
Be proactive
“What can I do about a problem in my life?” If
the problems seem too big to tackle, break
them down into manageable pieces.
Move towards your goals
Develop some realistic goals and do
something regularly
Look for opportunities for self-discovery
People often find that they have grown in
some respect as a result of a struggle.
Keep things in perspective
You may not be able to change a highly
stressful event, but you can change how you
interpret and respond to it.
Accept change
Accept that change is a part of life. Certain goals
or ideals may no longer be attainable as a result
of adverse situations in your life. Accepting
circumstances that cannot be changed can help
you focus on circumstances that you can alter.
Maintain a hopeful outlook
It’s hard to be positive when life isn’t going
your way. An optimistic outlook empowers
you to expect that good things will happen to
you.
Learn from your past
By looking back at who or what was helpful in
previous times of distress, you may discover
how you can respond effectively to new
difficult situations.
