The strategist consulted a range of practitioners — from ER professionals to family doctors to medical directors — about the most thoughtful gifts they’ve ever received
Photo: NBC Even in the best of times doctors are often sleep-deprived and overworked. But during the COVID-19 crisis that’s amplified more than ever, as physicians work longer hours and put their own lives at risk to treat infected patients. Many are also staying away from home to keep their families safe. All of which is to say, if there’s ever a good time to give doctors gifts, it’s right now.
$29 at Sephora Buy Manduka PROlite Yoga Mat $92 $92 For dealing with the mental and physical stress of being a doctor, Lee says yoga is a great way “to release tension and tightness in the upper body, as well as addressing lower body issues due to long periods of sitting or standing.” Whether they want to pop in a quick downward dog in between patients or take a full vinyasa class on a day off, give the doctor in your life this mat recommended by three yogis.
$37 at The Sill Buy Vitruvi Stone Diffuser $94 $119 now 21% off $94 Buy at Amazon Buy Vitruvi The Essential Oils Kit $52 $52 Buy at Anthropologie Buy A stressed doctor who wants to decompress will appreciate a soothing essential-oil set and a diffuser. Nada Milosavljevic, director of the Integrative Health Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, says they’re a “quick pick-me-up that are much appreciated during a long day at the clinic.
$130 at Bed Bath & Beyond Buy $172 at Amazon Buy KeepCup 12oz Reusable Coffee Cup $32 Mugs and tumblers came up a lot when we spoke to doctors, and while most agreed that anything that keeps their coffee hot will do, we’re partial to this reusable glass one that comes highly recommended by baristas. Joanna Lareau, a general manager and former barista at Blue Bottle Coffee says its small size and wide mouth is ideal for drinks like cappuccinos and cortados.
$420 at Saks Fifth Avenue Buy Bosca Single Gusset Stringer Bag $625 Help streamline their commute with a briefcase or messenger bag that has room for all of their work essentials. Chicago-based emergency medicine specialist Jeremy Rothfeld says that one of the best gifts he’s ever received is one of Bosca’s leather briefcases. He’s been wearing it since his residency and loves its roomy compartments and professional look.
Upmatic Cloudlite Supercharged Insoles $37 $37 These insoles “really take the stress off” during long days spent on your feet, Sonpal says. Plus, they can be easily cut to fit anyone’s specific shoe size. $224 at Amazon Buy $225 at Best Buy Buy Beats Solo Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling On-Ear Headphones $300 Whether they use them to zone out and listen to music or block out background noise and get to work, nearly all of the doctors we spoke with said headphones or earbuds are a must-have. While there are lots of styles to choose from, Milosavljevic advises going wireless. “Since physicians are moving around , it’s easier not to be directly connected to the phone and get tangled up,” she says.
$120 at Amazon Buy $150 at Best Buy Buy Fitbit Inspire HR $98 now 5% off $93 Although they’ll be the first to espouse the benefits of exercise, busy doctors often don’t have time to work out. “With having so many things to do, exercise sometimes does not go to the top of my list,” says Amber Robbins, a family doctor located in Washington, D.C. and Your Doctors Online consultant. “Wearing a Fitbit helps keep me accountable.
From $10 at Seamless Buy Melissa Wood Health Subscription From $10 Like the rest of us, doctors are working out at home , and it’s just as necessary for their mental health. “Working out really helps alleviate the mental and emotional stress doctors experience and that stress is heightened right now,” says Denniston. She suggests giving a subscription to Melissa Wood Health, which includes access to pilates-inspired workouts that don’t require any equipment and can be done anywhere.
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