Survey Finds Global MD Burnout Compromising Patient Care
Primary care physicians in 10 industrialized nations, including the United States, reported high levels of burnout and emotional distress.
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Primary care physicians in 10 industrialized nations, including the United States, reported high levels of burnout and emotional distress.
A survey revealed similar levels of doctor burnout even in countries with vastly different experiences during the pandemic.
It is not uncommon for primary care doctors or specialists to drop patients that they have not seen in several years, or those who do not follow recommendations or are unruly. One reason for this? Since many primary care doctors have a waiting list of prospective patients, removing those they rarely see opens up patient slots and improves access for others. But it's not clear exactly how widespread this practice is.
Some primary care physicians will drop seldom-seen patients. That’s a particular problem for those who postponed doctor visits during the pandemic.