T3. Housing and book allowance, as well as easier access to training institutions, and training programs abroad, to facilitate learning. #healthxph

T2. I always believed that when you choose this path, you really have to be extra dedicated. In an environment where specialization is a norm, individuals who want to serve probably had a positive experience when they were rotating, so I think pre-graduation training change is not good. #healthxph

In my home province, they have a scholarship for medical students where they study for four years, and render service for four years. #healthxph

T1. I'd say they were very dedicated individuals who commit their time and years to achieve very noble goals. Very nationalistic leanings. #healthxph

Hello #healthxph fam and friends! Steph from dumaguete joining in!

We all once believe physicians are superhumans, and they are not , or shouldn't be affected by the unhealthy practices that we advice our patients against. #healthxph

First, Physician wellness education is a must and not just an option. Second, working environment standards must be set. We advised patients against long hours of work, proper nutrition and even sleep or exercise. But our own work environment doesn't seem to allow us. #Healthxph

T3. In my community, the NOMS have different health conscious groups, and they have different health activities on many days of the week. :-) #healthxph

T2. I'm glad you brought up the wellness scale in your article, we use it in the clinics, but not on ourselves, usually for patients. Also, you get feedback from friends and family. Also, the scheduling becomes smoother. #healthxph

T1. Short answer, Yes . Based on more recent formal research and my 20 plus years of experience. The filipino culture is very strong on role modeling though various factors comes into play too. #Healthxph

T1. I can attest to this for sure... when I was active, and well-rounded and socializing (and engaging in many hobbies), I was happier and more energetic with work. When I decided to devote all my time to patient care, I got sick more often, and paradoxically, missed more days of work. #healthxph

Hello #healthxph fam and friends! :-) Joining in for tonight's chat, moderated by @bonedocph.bsky.social ! Just arrived from family time... hopefully I made it to the first topic? :-)

Thank you for this topic and for moderating @stephaniemiaco.bsky.social! Everyone have a happy weekend! Happy birthday Mr President and thank you for zero balance billing. I hope this becomes a sustainable initiative for universal health care #HealthXPH

Thank you Doc H and Therese for joining! Great insights!! #healthxph

T3. It would really increase reach, and people can help others in the community, so it is an advantage. The disadvantage is, if you're very accessible, it will take a lot of effort to answer all questions. #healthxph

This! Especially for mental health related resources. I'm glad for the increase in information drives regarding these issues; it makes people like me feel less alone. #HealthXPH

Let's do T3! #healthxph

If I were to start a career-related Facebook page, I would put KEY MESSAGES of our advocacy there and an appointment scheduler. #HealthXPH to multiply oneself, short educational videos that we can refer patients to so that F2F engagements can be shortened with improved quality.

T2. For my part, if I were looking for a psychiatrist on Facebook, I would look for: * clinic hours, location and google map tags * list of services offered * clinic rules and FAQs for the service * Relevant posts for sharing * Health information that's relevant * Chatbox for scheduling #healthxph

Let's do T2! #healthxph

T1. Is this related to your facebook page Doc H? There is also a scheduling feature on facebook business, and I suppose it needs to be modded to fit your image and accommodate requests. It appears to be tedious work. But makes you more accessible, definitely. #healthxph

T1. I have a facebook page, but it doesn't have much of anything on it. I sometimes am hesitant because I have people who try to contact me via that, but I cannot accommodate all messages and consults there. Perhaps I need a social media manager to make it cohesive. #healthxph

Let's do T1! :-) #healthxph

I checked it out, Doc H! It's got your clinic address and things that are very shareable. I'm curious, do you also get messages for people to schedule with you? Who maintains this page? #healthxph

I had a deep curiosity about using a Facebook page, among ourselves in #healthcare, as a way of advertising/getting feedback and building a community. I chose Facebook as the platform to discuss tonight, as it is touted as the number one platform with 3Billion users as of early 2025. #healthxph

Good evening, #healthxph fam and friends! Who is online? I'll be hosting the tweet chat tonight, with the topic, on Facebook Pages! @endocrinewitch.bsky.social @bonedocph.bsky.social @helenvmadamba.bsky.social

Hello #Healthxph fam and friends! I'm Stephanie from Dumaguete City, Philippines, I'm the moderator for tonight, and I'm going to hosting a chat on: "Career Facebook Page: Starting from Scratch!" T1. Do you have a public Facebook page for work-related posts? Tell us about it.

T2. “No dirty living”the night before”, or mentioning the words “it looks so calm/not busy here”, or just thinking that something can go wrong. 😅 #healthxph

T1. No special socks for me either. In my time we had to wear semi formal, i wish we could wear scrubs then. I practically live in my On Cloud shoes these days. I did need a lot of food and something to read or a camera during duties. #healthxph

T3. As trainees in psychiatry, we were taught that we were meant to be "the instrument", and the instrument needed to be honed and kept consistently sharpened. So Self-Awareness is definitely a daily necessity. #healthxph

T2. I have a strong guilt complex, and always feel that I need to do something, because I know it would help someone, or impact someone in a major way, and not have any regrets. #healthxph

T1. For many years running, I've always felt this strong advocacy for giving extra special care to mental health issues, and being present and hopefully education every person I meet at work. It's pretty small scale, and I've gone way beyond, physically and time-wise, as much as I can. #healthxph

Hello #Healthxph fam and friends! Especially to doc H @helenvmadamba.bsky.social , our moderator for tonight!

This is an interesting study article on why #ADHD Medication (i.e. #methyphenidate) is effective in certain populations: www.psychiatrist.com/news/why-adh...

Thank you doc H @helenvmadamba.bsky.social and Ma'am Iris @endocrinewitch.bsky.social for participating tonight! :) Doc H is up next week! :-) #healthxph

T3. Now, more than ever, I realize that I also need to devote time per day to addressing social media comments and messages, to both give the impression that I'm able to address important concerns, and also to improve my image. #healthxph

T3. Aside from the phone calls and text messages, I also have to handle Facebook page messages and scheduling, and Whatsapp as well as Viber...I'm thinking, with all the work I do, it would no longer be physiologically sound if I do it all in my own way. I need a capable, techie assistant.#healthxph

T3 is up! Quote tweet and add #healthxph to your tweet! :-)

T2. It was tempting to comment on reddit anonymously to explain the situation... but I was doing too much work to be able to do it eventually. I figured I should hire someone to manage my social media and messages, but I didn't think it would be financially conducive at the time.#healthxph

Let's do T2. Quote tweet and add your thoughts, with the hashtag #healthxph

T2. coming up in a few...

T1. It's a mix of comments... for good ones, I get good comments about the quality of work I do, but for the bad side, I'm difficult to get a schedule for. It's disheartening sometimes, I really try to do my best for everyone, but it makes me feel guilty not to see everyone. #healthxph

It's been raining hard on and off here too. #healthxph

How is everyone! :-) @bonedocph.bsky.social @helenvmadamba.bsky.social @docbuboy.bsky.social :-) #healthxph

Hello Everyone! I'm inviting you to a casual one hour chat on #healthxph on the topic: "Patient comments on Social Media" T1. Have you been aware of comments of your service, good/bad on social media platforms, i.e. reddit/facebook/twitter, etc? Do share your experience.

T3. Tariffs are necessary...with written reasons why certain cases are more difficult than others, and why services cost the way they do. #healthxph

I think walang complaints kasi baka mademanda? Or because physicians are seen as more meek, di palaban? #healthxph

Specialization and Earnings: Certain medical specialties tend to be more lucrative, which can create a perception that doctors in those fields are prioritizing financial gain. #healthXPH comparing highly specialized surgeons to general pediatricians, for example.

T1. I think that because doctors have a lot of relatives, and compassion (and a strong innate difficulty in saying no because of this), a lot of people think that they can ask nicely and we will say yes to what they are asking for. Never mind that bills keep coming every month. #healthxph

T1. In my line of work, we don't look like we're doing anything "dramatic" like in the dramas, but after an hour's worth of work, sometimes people still balk at the (much-lowered) pf, because we're just "talking". It does take a lot of effort out of us, and the time (and life) included. #healthxph