Burnout threatens doctors' mental health
Burnout occurs across medical specialties, some studies show that primary care doctors, such as pediatricians, may run a higher risk.
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Burnout occurs across medical specialties, some studies show that primary care doctors, such as pediatricians, may run a higher risk.
The problem requires a cultural change
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Melanie Gray Miller, a 30-year-old physician, wiped away tears as she described the isolation she felt after losing a beloved patient.
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Melanie Gray Miller, a 30-year-old physician, wiped away tears as she described the isolation she felt after losing a beloved patient.
Although the pandemic made things worse, burnout among doctors is a long-standing concern that health systems have become more focused on as they try to stop doctors from quitting or retiring early.