Editorial

What about Social Engagement? Towards a More Holistic Approach to the Care of Older Patients

Authors: Thomas Fritsch, PhD

Abstract

Think, for a moment, about the quality of your life as a physician, and the impact on your effectiveness in practice, if you had almost no opportunities for socializing outside of work. Would it even be possible to sustain this for very long? It is arguably vital for physicians and their patients alike to make time for social and physical recreation. Recreation can literally “re-create,” regenerating the psychological resources needed to face the challenges of our demanding lives.

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