In this episode, Dr. Jordyn Feingold and Dr. Sanj Katyal bring guest, Dr. Gail Gazelle onto The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring. Together, they dive deeper into the concept of the fixed medical mindset and how it affects physicians. They discuss strategies for transforming this mindset and share practical tips for embracing a growth mindset and mindfulness.

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[00:00:00] Introduction and recap of previous episode.

[00:01:10] The fixed medical mindset's influence.

[00:04:32] Strategies for shifting to a growth mindset.

[00:09:15] Practical tips for embracing mindfulness.

[00:13:05] Stories of mindset transformation.

[00:16:42] The role of self-compassion in mindset change.

[00:19:30] Building resilience through mindset shift.

[00:22:15] How mindfulness enhances decision-making.

[00:25:40] Thoughts on mindset transformation.

[00:31:31] - Isaiah, medical error lawsuit, CAT scan misreading.

[00:32:01] - Family sues Isaiah, radiologist, multiple clinicians involved.

[00:32:25] - Lawsuit fear, negative impact on Isaiah's life.

[00:34:00] - Dr. Gazelle's son's Crohn's disease, personal guilt.

[00:35:18] - Vulnerability, self-doubt, sharing in medical field.

About Dr. Gail Gazelle:

In addition to publications in the New England Journal of Medicine, Oprah Winfrey’s O Magazine, the Journal of the American Association for Physician Leadership, Dr. Gazelle is a certified mindfulness teacher, a former consultant for the United States Department of Justice, and one of the nation’s preeminent physician burnout coaches.

More on Dr. Gazelle:

Dr. Gazelle is author of three books, Everyday Resilience, A Practical Guide to Build Inner Strength and Weather Life's Challenges, and Harvard's Health Guide, Mindfulness Support for Alzheimer's Caregivers and her most recent book, Mindful MD. You can email her here. 

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