- Have you ever gone to the emergency room?
- Have you ever thought of how emergency doctors face stress?
- Have you ever considered how an emergency doctor manages anxiety as part of their work life?
Today, I’m sharing with you the interview with Dr. Mark Hoffman, M.D., a board certified emergency physician, with over 30 years of practice.
Are the best E.R. doctors the best jugglers?
What can we learn from them?
What can you learn from them?
Key Takeaways
It was a treat to hear from Dr. Hoffman on how he:
- Manages stress when taking care of multiple patients at once
- Makes decisions when working with patients with acute conditions
- Deals with interpersonal stress
- Performs a “mental triage”
- Juggles all tasks-medical and administrative-during his work shifts
Table of Contents
About Dr. Mark Hoffman, M.D.
Dr. Hoffman is an urgent care medicine specialist in Pasadena, CA and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California in 2000. He is also a board certified emergency medicine physician in Hanford, California. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in California. He is affiliated with Adventist Health Hanford.
Resources from Dr. Z
- 3 questions to organize your day, do less and have more in your life
- Come back to the life you’re missing
Show notes with time-stamps
01:27 Dr. Mark Hoffman: Insights from Emergency Medicine
03:56Â Navigating Stress and Unexpected Situations in the ER
06:18Â The Evolution of Coping Mechanisms Over Time
09:13Â Dealing with Workplace Politics and Learning to Listen
12:33Â Managing Emotions and Staying Present in Stressful Situations
15:02Â Reflecting on Success and Handling Fear of Failure
17:32Â The Importance of Confidence and Efficiency in Emergency Medicine
19:37Â Navigating Hospital Metrics and Productivity Pressures
20:58Â Unpacking Sepsis Mortality and Medical Metrics
22:03Â Mastering Emergency Medicine: A Personal Journey
24:10Â High-Stakes Situations: Handling Multiple Emergencies
29:25Â Navigating Patient Complaints and Self-Reflection
36:09Â Leveraging Experience and Teamwork in Critical Care
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