Published 2023 | Version v1
Journal article

Improving personal growth and sustaining mental and physical health of radiologists: essential quotients to embrace

  • 1. Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 75390-9178, Dallas, TX (United States)
  • 2. Walton Centre for Neuroscience, Liverpool (United Kingdom)
  • 3. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD (United States)
  • 4. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 75390-9178, Dallas, TX (United States)

Description

This special report provides a viewpoint on attaining knowledge of essential traits also known as quotients (Q) that can improve the mental, physical, and spiritual satisfaction and health of radiologists. While intelligence Q is generally above-average for most doctors and radiologists, other Qs needed for wholesome personal growth include emotional Q, spiritual Q, cultural Q, and more importantly, the meaning Q. Self-reflection and embracing such elements can aid in personal development, enhanced mental peace, and improved systems-based practice in the context of integrated healthcare organizations. Emotional, spiritual, cultural, and meaning quotients can be embraced by radiologists for better self-development and improved systems-based practice in the context of integrated healthcare organizations.

Availability note (English)

Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00330-023-09469-4

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
European Radiology (Internet)
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
7
Journal Page Range
p. 5054-5057
ISSN
1432-1084
CODEN
EURAE3

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
54079625
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOLOGICAL FATIGUE; BIOLOGICAL STRESS; HEALTH HAZARDS; QUALITY OF LIFE; RADIOLOGICAL PERSONNEL; REGULATIONS
Descriptors DEC
HAZARDS; LAWS; MEDICAL PERSONNEL; PERSONNEL