More than a third of physicians meet burnout criteria

Approximately one-third of physicians experience characteristics of burnout, such as emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, which often led to leaving practice and receiving ombudsman complaints, according to research published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
“Physician burnout is increasingly recognized as a systemic health care problem,” Amy K. Windover, PhD, from Center for Excellence Healthcare Communication at Cleveland Clinic, and colleagues wrote. “Prior research has identified the adverse impact on physician health and patient care. Recently, studies have begun to

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