Tactics to implement a successful peer support group during a pandemic
September 29, 2020 The Canadian Society of Physician Leaders
In this article from the Canadian Society of Physician Leaders, Dr. Mamta Gautam and Dr. Kasra Khorasani have outlined tactics to establish and maintain peer support groups during a pandemic. Peer support can be an important tool to support physician wellness, and this article provides insight on how to set up a peer support group, establish rules of engagement, facilitate the group and more.
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