A look at how perfectionism can be a destructive personality trait and why it can leave me feeling superficial and  guilty when working as a doctor. I discuss the difficult scenarios medics are often exposed to and how as healthcare professionals we become 'numb' to the emotion that should follow the horrific scenes we see everyday. I also discuss the recent NHS nurses strike in England and provide an insight into the reasons why they have made the decision to go on strike. Article referenced: “The Downsides of Perfection” BBC article by Amanda Ruggeri Thank you for listening! For more information please visit adoctorsview.uk email: [email protected] instagram: @adoctorsview twitter: @DrPolyvios