Rest In Medicine: why its complicated

Rest in medicine is complicated — and if you're a doctor who struggles to switch off, you're not alone. In this article, I explore why rest and recovery can feel so difficult for those working in medicine, and why doctor wellbeing goes so much deeper than just logging fewer hours. Drawing on almost 20 years in the NHS and my work coaching doctors, I also share details of a retreat for doctors designed around the seven types of rest — a gentle space to begin doing things differently.