We’ve blogged about burnout rates among physicians and junior residents on the blog in the past because we feel that it’s important to call attention to the elevated stresses associated with working in the medical field. Unfortunately, a new study reveals that nothing is getting easier for general surgery residents. According to research published in […]
Surgeon General Has Concerns Over Physician Burnout
We’ve talked about the rigors of the medical profession and how it can take a serious toll on doctors and nurses on the blog before, but now even the Surgeon General is speaking up about the dangers of physician burnout. According to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, the resulting burnout is pushing skilled workers […]
Work-Life Modifications Could Prevent Physician Burnout
Certain programs and intervention techniques may be able to address the issue of physician burnout, according to researchers from the Division of General Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center. 34 primary clinics participated in the study to see if work-life interventions could improve physician satisfaction and burnout percentage. Half of the clinics participated in […]
Doctors Much More Likely to Suffer From Burnout Than Other Professionals
A new study revealed that doctors and physicians were much more likely to suffer from burnout than other working professionals. Last week we noted that doctors and medical students were at an increased risk to suffer from anxiety and depression, but the new study may be even more concerning, as fatigued doctors put the health […]