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The ‘burnout complex’ in surgical practice
Author(s) -
O'Kelly Fardod
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
trends in urology and men's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2044-3749
pISSN - 2044-3730
DOI - 10.1002/tre.552
Subject(s) - burnout , psychology , health professionals , nursing , health care , medicine , clinical psychology , political science , law
Burnout among healthcare professionals is a growing problem. Surgeons appear particularly vulnerable and the consequences can be significant for both the sufferer and those around them. In this article the author describes burnout, its manifestations, and how institutions and individuals can avoid it.