Bring me joy
In the spirit of the season, Abi Rimmer asks six doctors to describe what brings them joy at work It can often feel as though there is little to be positive about when working in healthcare, and it is easy to forget that there is joy to be found during the working day. But joy at work can and does exist for many doctors. This might come from an interaction with a patient or colleague, or from knowing that even the simplest of acts, such as making a cup of tea, can make a big difference. We hope that these doctors’ stories will help lift your spirits and encourage you to share your own using #bringmejoy. ### Catherine Calderwood, chief medical officer for Scotland I didn’t ever imagine that there could be job satisfaction that would rival the feeling of holding a newly born baby, handing them over to smiling, crying, overwhelmed parents and observing their faces filled with emotion and exhaustion. I have kept all the thank you cards. But that was my previous job. Joy now is brought by t
