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Re-visioning medicine.

Jill C Thomas¹

¹Department of Psychiatry, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY, 13210, USA, jill.thomas.phd@gmail.com.

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Medical culture contributes to high rates of anxiety and depression among physicians by creating barriers to treatment. Re-modeling medical education and culture is essential for physician well-being.

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Medical Humanities
Psychiatry
Sociology of Medicine

Background:

Medical students and physicians exhibit higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation compared to the general population.
Medical culture is hypothesized to create barriers to treatment, exacerbating mental health issues within the profession.

Observation:

The study examines the role of myths and symbols in shaping medical culture and self-image.
The Asclepius myth, a de-contextualized medical mythology, contributes to an unbalanced, dehumanized professional identity with unattainable expectations.

Findings:

The prevailing medical self-image, rooted in specific myths, fosters a professional identity characterized by unattainable expectations.
This self-image manifests as an 'a-relational, unhealthy, stressed, or even toxic' medical culture.

Implications:

Re-modeling medical culture, including its rituals and symbols, is crucial for addressing physician mental health.
Medical education reform is needed to incorporate aspects currently marginalized, promoting a healthier professional environment.