From Fatigue to Fitness: A Physician’s Perspective

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India;
  • Ananya Rawal Department of Medicine, Rawal Hospital, Sonipat, India;
  • Meenakshi Verma Department of Pediatrics, Sparsh Clinic, Zirakpur, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.25-70

Abstract

physician’s life. For the physician, fatigue is a multifactorial
and multifaceted syndrome. This affects their own health,
and that of their patients. Decisions taken during a state of
fatigue may be suboptimal, and may lead to undesirable
outcomes. We classify fatigue as the 4 Cs – corporeal
(bodily), cognitive, communication (vocal) and compassion
fatigue. We suggest a simple 5S model to prevent and
manage fatigue – Self-awareness, Strengthening oneself,
Strengthening the health care system/team, as well as
improving Scheduling/Staggering one’s workload, while
modifying the Style and strategy of working.
Keywords: Fatigue, Tiredness, Self awareness

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Published

2025-08-26

How to Cite

Sanjay Kalra, Ananya Rawal, & Meenakshi Verma. (2025). From Fatigue to Fitness: A Physician’s Perspective. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 75(09), 1470–1471. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.25-70

Issue

Vol. 75 No. 09 (2025): SEPTEMBER

Section

PRIMARY CARE DIABETES

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