{"id":548713,"date":"2025-07-23T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdbriefcase.com\/postcall-item\/%f0%9f%a9%ba-can-doctors-truly-unplug\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T14:00:00","slug":"%f0%9f%a9%ba-can-doctors-truly-unplug","status":"publish","type":"postcall","link":"https:\/\/www.mdbriefcase.com\/fr\/postcall-item\/%f0%9f%a9%ba-can-doctors-truly-unplug\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\ude7a Can doctors truly unplug?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\ud83e\ude7a Can doctors truly unplug?<\/h1>\n

PLUS: GLP-1s, bladder therapy, and AI airfare shocks<\/h2>\n
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July 23, 2025 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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There\u2019s sunscreen in the air, a half-read novel on your lap \u2014 and a chart still floating in your mind. For many clinicians, that mental load never fully shuts off, even on vacation. And it\u2019s not just tiring \u2014 burnout is fuelling early retirements, reduced hours, and a worsening physician shortage. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This week, we\u2019re unpacking what\u2019s driving doctor burnout, and what it actually takes to rest.
If the beach is out of office, this issue\u2019ll have to do. \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Today\u2019s issue takes 5 minutes to read<\/span>. Only got one? Here\u2019s what to know: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Ondansetron lowers gastroenteritis severity and vomiting in kids <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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GLP-1s reduce IIH meds, symptoms, and surgeries <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Behavioural therapy rivals meds for PD bladder issues <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Burnout drives physicians to cut hours or retire <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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E-scooter injuries, especially head trauma, are rising <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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AI now sets airfare based on your data <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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Let\u2019s get into it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Staying #Up2Date <\/span>\ud83d\udea8<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1: Tummy Troubles Tamed? Ondansetron for Pediatric Gastroenteritis in ED\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This RCT<\/a> looked at whether giving Ondansetron to children presenting to ED with acute gastroenteritis helps to reduce vomiting. In 1K kids between the ages 6 months and 18 years, those given Ondansetron were less likely to develop moderate-to-severe gastroenteritis in the next 7 days when compared to placebo (5.1% vs 12.5%). Additionally, Ondansetron reduced the total number of vomiting episodes in the 48 hours post-visit (RR 0.76; 95% CI, 0.67 to 0.87). The findings support the use of the drug for pediatric gastroenteritis.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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2: GLP-1s Improve Clinical Outcomes in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This cohort study<\/a> explored whether GLP-1s improve outcomes in idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). After 1 year, those using GLP-1s had better clinical outcomes, including lower use of conventional medication like acetalozamide (RR, 0.53; 95% CI, 0.46-0.61; P<\/i>\u2009<\u2009.001) and fewer procedures (RR, 0.53; 95% CI, 0.46-0.61; P<\/i>\u2009<\u2009.001). They also reported fewer headaches, visual disturbances, and blindness compared to those on standard therapies. More research is needed, but these early results look promising! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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3: Stopping Spills Without Pills \u2014 Behavioural Therapy\u00a0for Parkinson\u2019s Disease Bladder Symptoms\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This\u00a0<\/i>noninferiority trial <\/a>compared behavioural therapy (e.g. pelvic floor muscle training) to drug therapy (Solifenacin) for overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in Parkinson\u2019s disease (PD). Among 77 participants, behavioural therapy was just as effective as medication, without the dry mouth or fall risk. These findings support behavioural therapy as a first-line treatment option for urinary symptoms in PD.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can doctors actually disconnect\u2026 or is that just wishful thinking?<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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What happened: <\/b>Summer\u2019s in full swing, and while some doctors are swapping stethoscopes for swimsuits, others are wondering if unplugging is even possible.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Why it matters: <\/b>Last week, we asked if readers plan to take a vacation this summer, and it\u2019s no surprise that almost half said they\u2019re planning to take time off \u2014 but admitted they\u2019d still be checking in. That constant connection can take a toll. To care for others, doctors have to take care of themselves too, and that means stepping out of scrubs and into flip-flops. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Burnout isn\u2019t just about paperwork or back-to-back surgeries. It\u2019s also the emotional fatigue that comes from caring without an off switch. Physician coach Nicole Perrotte \u2014 an advocate for doctors\u2019 well-being \u2014 breaks it down in her \u201cTriangle of Exhaustion\u201d<\/a> framework, which highlights 3 key factors that keep burnout at bay: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Agency: <\/b>The ability to make choices and feel a sense of control beyond the clinic, <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Belonging: <\/b>Support systems and meaningful connections outside of work. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Competence: <\/b>Confidence in your skills, with room to grow, learn, and be challenged <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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When those supports are missing, burnout creeps in. And when doctors are running on empty, it\u2019s harder to do the work that matters. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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From missed workouts to medical errors, the signs can be subtle \u2014 or loud. Dr. Bill (a Postcall sponsor), breaks down 10 common red flags<\/a>, such as emotional detachment, unhealthy coping habits, and questioning whether your work still makes a difference. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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But: <\/b>Real recovery takes real effort. The White Coat Investor Podcast<\/a>\u00a0<\/i>spent months investigating ways to help and came up with some useful tips: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Schedule Vacations: <\/b>Some docs plan ahead by cutting their shifts once or twice a year. Instead of working 15 shifts in June, they\u2019ll work 10. Their wallet might not thank them, but their joints will.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Self-care:<\/b> 52% of physicians use exercise to manage the effects of burnout. Sleep and social support were the runners-up. Whether it\u2019s venting to a friend, sprinting up the StairMaster, or sneaking in a solid nap, movement and connection help. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Eliminate pain points: <\/b>If the same frustrations keep popping up, it might be time to act. Staffing issue? Lack of resources? Rally the team and bring it up the chain to get it fixed. Burnout thrives in silence. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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Bottom line: <\/b>There\u2019s no one-lab-coat-fits-all solution for burnout. But naming the problem and actually pushing back might be the only way to take that fully unplugged break. Take it. You\u2019ve more than earned it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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