Teaching mindfulness in medical school: where are we now and where are we going?

P. Dobkin, T. Hutchinson • 8/1/2013

Abstract

Mindfulness has the potential to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout in that the doctor who is self‐aware is more likely to engage in self‐care activities and to manage stress better. Moreover, well doctors are better equipped to foster wellness in their patients. Teaching mindfulness in medical school is gaining momentum; we examined the literature and related websites to determine the extent to which this work is carried out with medical students and residents.

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