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Managing Physician Fatigue
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Managing Physician Fatigue

Asyia Ahmad
Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America, v 31(4), pp 641-653
Oct 2021

Abstract

Physician burnout Physician fatigue Work-related stress Work–life integration
Physician fatigue, also known as burnout, is a highly prevalent but often underrecognized result of workplace stressors. The consequences of burnout can include poor work–life integration, isolation, depression, and suicide. As a result, an organization may experience high physician turnover, patient safety issues, malpractice suits, and financial losses. Physicians should be encouraged to play a role in their wellness by taking mental time away from work, pursuing hobbies, attending wellness programs, and ensuring quality time with family. Ultimately, it is an organization that must acknowledge physician burnout, identify risk factors, and invest in targeted interventions to prevent this immense threat to their stability.

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