The Career Prescription

This is an insider's view on how to get off on the right foot, avoid political faux pas, and survive and succeed. Using stories based on real people, the authors show how people's actions can negatively affect career success, then how they can prevent or extricate themselves from these difficult situations. This guide takes readers through every step of the career track, from starting a new job, and getting off on the right political foot through playing the game - what it takes to stay in the race - and dealing with careers in crisis.

Your prescription for a thriving career in medicine! Careers in medicine are tremendously rewarding; they're also fiercely competitive. In order to compete, you need to begin with a clear plan: What will you specialize in? Where will you go to med school? How will you finance it? "Careers in Medicine" has the answers. Here, you'll discover all the information you need to find a satisfying and secure job doing what you love. Whether your interests lie in emergency work, private practice, or caring for the elderly, this guide will help you: Clearly understand your various career options Key in on the specialty most suited for you--from pediatrics to geriatrics to osteopathy Know what to expect when you start out Find the education and training you'll need to stay ahead of the competition Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

Indispensable is your guide to creating confidence in a career path full of exciting opportunities. One with less anxiety, stress, and burnout from your work. It is the secret to a fulfilling and Indispensablecareer where you don't need to work so hard to find your next job.

Prescription drugs seem completely safe to many people. After all, trained medical professionals prescribe them to help us. However, prescription drugs can be unsafe if used improperly. Some interact with other medicines and can cause problems. Others can be addictive. Some people may take drugs that aren't prescribed to them because the drugs make them feel good. The age-appropriate language, informative fact boxes, and photographs in this book will help readers understand the dangers associated with prescription drugs. Readers will learn about the short- and long-term effects of some prescription drugs and some of the signs of prescription drug abuse.

In recent years, the non-medical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) has caused increasing public concern around the globe. Women constitute a special risk category for NMUPD and understanding gender as it relates to this phenomenon is now a critical requirement for effective policy and practice. Intended primarily for policy makers and researchers, this Pompidou Group publication aims to explore gender specificities in terms of the use and misuse of prescription drugs in Europe and the Mediterranean region. Using secondary sources, it also seeks to identify gaps in the data available in the area covered and to make recommendations for further research, coherent policy development and effective, gender-sensitive practice. This publication is an initial attempt to map this emerging phenomenon and to identify lacunae and avenues for further investigation. It constitutes an important resource for those interested in the interaction between gender and drug use.

Offers a variety of strategies for the prevention of career problems including how to recognize them early, tackle them immediately and eliminate them completely. Tested by the author for over a decade, his three key techniques for measuring success--the career success time capsule, the net satisfaction formula and the career success case history--are explored thoroughly. Along with amusing illustrations to reinforce vital concepts, the author presents in-depth interviews with people who have attained high levels of success and balance in their careers.

Written by an internationally renowned physician expert, The Social Prescription is a social media and digital strategy guide for physicians and healthcare leaders.This book provides an introduction to the 'who, what, why, where, and how' of digital strategy for healthcare leaders, and includes step by step directions for taking action. It includes essential information about why to use social media and other digital platforms, what exactly to do, and how to do it. Why bother with social media? This book will teach you: the current void of physician presence online, and the opportunity that represents for you how social media can benefit physicians, whether academic or in private practice how physician use of digital platforms benefits patients and society Afraid of social media? This book will teach you: the reality about doctors' biggest worries on social media, including liability and privacy concerns how to respond to negative or unexpected interactions pros, cons, and various features of the major social media and digital platforms Ready to get started, but not sure what to do? This book will teach you: how to choose the platform that best matches your professional goals how to develop and communicate your brand - your unique value proposition how digital search engines and social media platforms use algorithms to rank content how to use search engine optimization (SEO) to put your best professional persona forward If you don't have a digital strategy already, you are way behind. You are doing yourself and your patients a disservice. It's easier than you think; this book will show you how. Whether you are interested in establishing your own expertise, or growing your practice, or providing added value for patients, or promoting health literacy or engaging in advocacy, this book will help you get started quickly, safely, and effectively. And you don't have to be tech-savvy to use this book. Dr. Stiegler explains digital mysteries in easy, plain language. Praise for The Social Prescription "Such a joy to read! The conversational style in this book made it fun and very easy to read, which goes very well with the nature of social media itself. An excellent job in both giving an overview of the platforms and their features as well as providing very good practical steps in getting started. Love the actionable guidance here." Audun Utengen, co-founder of Symplur.com, the leading social media analytics company focused solely on healthcare"This book is awesome! As a private client, I used Dr.Stiegler helped me transition from my academic hospital medicine career to a non-clinical career teaching meditation and stress-reduction modalities to healthcare professionals and patients. She helped me navigate the overwhelming world branding, social media, and marketing. She skyrocketed my confidence and the growth of my business. With this book, she's made her expertise available to everyone, with simple, effective, actionable information that's easy to follow. Reading it is like having a one-on-one conversation, while she breaks down a huge topic into manageable, bite-sized pieces. I highly recommend this book!" -Jill Wener, MD, of Conscious Health Meditation, Stress Reduction Expert, and TransforMD Co-founder So, scroll back up, click the 'buy' button, and let's get started today!

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