The aim of this book is to help doctors become more resilient to burnout and stress. It might equally have been called ‘Physician Heal Thyself’ or even ‘Self-help for Doctors’, though the latter wouldn't be the most appropriate title since doctors rarely think they need help.

The book describes eight principles for resilience, namely: (1) make home a sanctuary; (2) value strong relationships; (3) have an annual preventive health assessment; (4) control stress not people; (5) recognise conflict as an opportunity; (6) manage bullying and violence assertively; (7) make our medical organisations work for us; and (8) create a legacy.

The book does not directly follow …