In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Rob Orman, MD about the concept of maladaptive perfectionism and its application in emergency medicine.
- Understanding Maladaptive Perfectionism
- Case Example and Discussion
- Adaptive vs Maladaptive Perfectionism
- Personal Experiences and Legal Challenges
- Dealing with Negative Outcomes
- Strategies for Managing Perfectionism in the ED
- Handling Overwhelming Shifts
- Managing Expectations in the ED
- A Soul-Crushing Day in the ED
- Finding Meaning in Moments of Crisis
- The Importance of Meaningful Work
- Operationalizing Meaning in Your Shift
- The Driveway Debrief: Transitioning from Work to Home
- Preparing for the Next Shift
- Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
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Sam Ashoo, MD, FACEP, is board certified in emergency medicine and clinical informatics. He serves as EB Medicine’s editor-in-chief of interactive clinical pathways and FOAMEd blog, and host of EB Medicine’s EMplify podcast. Follow him below for more…
