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S. Van McCrary, PhD, JD, MPH; Richard C. Christensen, MD, MA
Gainesville, Fla

Arch Fam Med. 1993;2(6):591.

Since this article does not have an abstract, we have provided the first 150 words of the full text PDF and any section headings.

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Dr Hatch makes the helpful points that some degree of stress is inevitable in clinical practice and that Balint groups may diminish stress-induced use of derogatory jargon among house staff. We concur and fully endorse the use of Balint groups as one among several appropriate methods of ameliorating stressrelated problems, both moral and practical. Other stressreduction activities include sports or exercise programs; individual psychotherapy; pursuit of avocations, such as games or hobbies; and other recreational activities. Of course, the twin banes of most residents, shortages of time and funds, may limit the availability of some of these options. Nonetheless, we believe that every physician should take some time each week to pursue personal development and recreational activities of his or her choosing. Many physicians frequently recommend these practices to patients; they are equally applicable to physicians.

The word re-create is derived from the Latin recreare, which means literally to create . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]






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