Becker's Healthcare October 6, 2023
Heavy workloads, long hours and insufficient compensation are fueling burnout among physician assistants, according to Medscape’s Physician Assistant Burnout Report published Oct. 6.
The report is based on insights from 1,139 U.S. physician assistants surveyed between March 6 and May 30.
Four report findings:
1. Sixty percent of PAs reported feeling burned out in 2023, while 24% reported being both burned out and depressed.
2. Thirty-nine percent of PAs said they’ve been burned out for...