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Perspectives of Being Spouse, Parent, Surgeon.
J Orthop Trauma. 2013 Jul 22;
Authors: Murtha Y
Abstract
: Achieving a balance between one's career and personal life is a never-ending challenge. As a surgeon, add-on cases and double booked clinics can lead to long hours at work, and make availability for family time unpredictable. It may seem like the threat of interruption due to patient needs always looms. Disruptions to family time extend beyond the long hours spent in surgery and clinics. Inattentiveness at home due to the technology tethers that keep one available for constant questions and patient care issues can also distract from time spent with family. While the practice of an orthopaedic trauma surgeon can involve unpredictable schedules and patient care issues, there are means of mitigating the chaos that can envelop one's personal life as a result of a chosen career track. Clear priorities and expectations in both personal and professional arenas can improve the work-life balance. Flexible jobs that allow for more time with family do exist. Negotiating for this flexibility and self-assurance in holding fast to personal ideals is important in achieving a successful balance.
PMID: 23880565 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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