We’ve talked about the problem of physician and resident burnout rates on the blog a few times in the past couple months, but now the Surgeon General is speaking out about the problem. Vivek Murthy told MedPage Today that physician burnout turns people away from joining the healthcare field, which is problematic as our population […]
Extensive Burnout Rates Among General Surgery Residents
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 […]
Addressing Orthopedic Surgeon Burnout
Statistically speaking, physicians suffer more job burnout than any other profession in America. Don’t get me wrong, the vast majority of us love our jobs and what we do, but being a physician takes a significant physical and emotional on your mind and body. Looking specifically at orthopedic surgeons, we fall near the middle of […]