Happiness in Health Care.....The power of positive attitude in patient care.

Whether you are a nurse, physician, respiratory therapist, social worker, nursing assistant, medical student, x-ray technician, or any other health care related professional, this is the book for you. How many of you feel overwhelmed in the medical career that you have chosen, but unsure of how to change the environment in which you are working in? Do you feel rushed and overworked? Deep down are you satisfied with the care that you are giving your patients? Do you need a reminder of why you chose a medical career in the first place? As medical professionals, we all share a unique bond. Each and every one of us hopefully entered this field for our desire to help people and to brighten the lives of others. However, this is a highly stressful line of work, and you may be getting more than you bargained for. In the medical field, maintaining a positive attitude is absolutely crucial. The power of happiness and our ability to spread joy to our patients are the most important aspects of our job. I am confident that the following stories will give you a small insight into how I personally feel my positive attitude has impacted the lives of my patients. And how, you too, can revisit that amazing feeling of why you entered the rewarding field of health care.