Physician burnout. Symptoms, causes and possible solutions
With a better awareness of mental health and mental health issues, conditions like burnout are being recognized more easily. Introduction Physician burnout is a significant problem facing healthcare professionals that can be addressed through national policy changes and lifestyle adjustments. Physician burnout is a significant problem facing healthcare professionals that can be addressed through national policy changes and lifestyle adjustments. Burnout is a symptom of a larger problem, and it can be prevented by taking care of yourself so you’re able to take care of others. The first step in addressing this issue is having better policies for physicians with regard to work-life balance, including limiting hours worked per week and providing time off for training or recuperation after being away from home for more than four days at one time (the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than two consecutive days). It’s also important that employers provide resources like ...