Physician Burnout - Key Things that Every PreMed Must Know !
The medical profession is regarded as one of the most coveted lines of work and doctors are praised for their unselfish contribution towards the health of their patients. On the flip side of the coin, medical students and practicing doctors fight a very high level of stress which often leads to "burnout". Table of Contents 1. What is physician burnout? 2. What factors contribute to the burnout situation? 3. What are the consequences of physician burnout? 4. How can students and doctors prevent the burnout? 1. What is physician burnout? The battle with stress starts when a student is first drawn towards the medical line of career. From managing the MCAT prep course to being accepted into a good medical school followed by the completion of residency and fellowship, a medical student has a lot of things to deal with. Practicing doctors face critical situations and death on a regular basi...