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Healing the perfectionist surgeon.
1Center for Professional Well-Being, 21 West Colony Place, #150, Durham, NC 27705, USA. cpwb@mindspring.com
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
|March 22, 2008
Summary
Perfectionism negatively impacts surgeons
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
Background:
- Perfectionism is prevalent among surgeons, driven by rigorous training and societal expectations.
- This mindset creates unrealistic standards, affecting personal and professional lives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the attributes and traits of perfectionism in physicians.
- To present strategies for reducing perfectionism in the medical-surgical setting.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on perfectionism in surgery.
- Analysis of physician experiences and cultural pressures.
Main Results:
- Perfectionism manifests in surgeons as a relentless drive for flawlessness.
- Common traits include high self-criticism and fear of failure.
- Societal and professional environments reinforce these perfectionistic tendencies.
Conclusions:
- Addressing disabling perfectionism is crucial for surgeon well-being.
- Interventions should focus on realistic goal-setting and self-compassion.
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