The rules in healthcare that nobody teaches you - but everyone follows.
Busyness = Value Exhaustion = Contribution Pressure = Legitimacy Suffering = Loyalty You might not hear these said out loud, but many of us act as if they’re true. How many of these have you seen this week—or done yourself? • Staying late to “just finish one more thing” • Apologising for being off sick • Taking quiet pride in “just getting on with it” None of this is accidental. These beliefs are reinforced every day—through praise, through culture, through what gets noticed and what gets overlooked. So, people adapt and over time, it becomes the norm. From the outside, this can look like a strong work ethic. A culture that delivers. But I would argue that it’s short-term thinking, because there is always a cost. Exhaustion becomes baseline, compassion fades and cynicism creeps in. So, what if these rules are wrong? Busyness ≠ Value → Clarity and prioritisation create more impact. Exhaustion ≠ Contribution → Sustainable clinicians contribute more over time. P...