Physician Burnout
Physician burnout is an epidemic in the U.S. health care system, with nearly 63% of physicians reporting signs of burnout such as emotional exhaustion and depersonalization at least once per week. The American Medical Association is leading the charge on reducing physician burnout and addressing mental health stigmas for doctors. AMA resources and research provide insight on physician burnout statistics, caring for doctors’ well-being and preventing burnout in the medical field. Explore news on physician burnout by specialty and tactics to answer “What is physician burnout?”
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