In your experience, what are the most effective strategies to prevent professional burnout?

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Burnout in our profession can indeed be an issue because of the high-stress combination of high volume of patients and high level of responsibility. We easily fall in the trap of putting others first and neglecting our own needs, which typically leads to burnout. On a personal level, we should become aware that we have to take care of ourselves to be able to take care of others, but in the complex system of our workplaces, burnout (Read more...)

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