The Daily Digest: Burnout in Physicians On The Rise

the-bigger-picture · the-daily-digest · 28 Jan 2019 · 19 mins listen

A survey among physicians in the US shows that almost half are burnt out and 11% feel down or sad. This can have an impact on doctors’ work and, subsequently, care for patients. We discuss the causes for burnout - especially among urologists - and what we can do to improve care for doctors.

Produced by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek,Tina Carmillia and Juliet Jacobs

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,Medical Innovation and Technology,Social Issues

Tags:

burnout, mental health, physical health, suicides, depression, happiness, healthcare, Daily Digest, Bigger Picture

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