Forbes April 21, 2024
You’d be forgiven if, on March 30, you didn’t set aside time to celebrate Doctors’ Day. Admittedly, it’s not the most important holiday on the national calendar. On my end, I heard from a few friends and colleagues, and we all expressed our appreciation for the well wishes and cards.
And then we discussed what it’s really like to practice medicine these days.
Which leads me to posit that it’s time to focus less on “days” and more on showing consistent appreciation for the work of healthcare workers—skilled professionals who work in the service of others.
I’m not alone. Several people told me that while they appreciate trinkets bearing corporate logos, greeting cards and even gift cards, they simultaneously feel...