May 2016 editorial PHYSICIAN BURNOUT--updated version Medicine: “Oh, Physician, How do I stress you? Let me count the ways:” 11-13 years of intense training under immersion in the “Superman” medical culture Sleep deprivation/interruption Emotional impact of treating serious illness, death, or chronic disability Pressure to work while pregnant/sick/chronically ill Malpractice lawsuits Financial debt EHR/ data entry Federal mandates Insurance hassles Isolation Pay for Performance programs and surveys Repetitive work Pressure to see large volumes of patients Loss of autonomy due to protocols/insurance restrictions/formularies/provider network restrictions etc.. Can you think of more? I would love to get responses to share. (eurekapedsemily@gmail.com) Physician burnout is characterised by 3 features: exhaustion not relieved by rest, depersonalization (cynicism), and a sense of worthlessness of one’s work. Physicians
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