It can be difficult to approach a colleague if you have concerns about their wellbeing because of a change in their behaviour. Abi Rimmer asks experts how best to handle this situation. Remember a) small gestures make a BIG difference b) Take your doctor hat off c) Don’t be embarrassed to ask Small gestures make a big difference Lucy Warner, chief executive of the NHS Practitioner Health Programme, says, “If you’ve noticed a change, then this situation has probably been around for some time and may already have become a fairly serious problem. Doctors are very good at focusing
I’ve noticed a change in my colleague’s behaviour. What should I do? BMJ 2019 June
