Recent Study Finds Physician Burnout Prevalent; Impacts Malpractice and Patient Care
10/29/12
By: Mary Ellen Lighthiser A recent New York Times article discussed a troubling study that indicates a high number of physicians are experiencing burnout. The recent study described burnout as “emotional exhaustion, detachment and a low sense of accomplishment.” The study suggests that more than half of doctors practicing a specialty with “front-line access to…