Half of physicians report anger, anxiety over pandemic: 5 survey findings

Becker's Healthcare September 18, 2020
Mackenzie Bean

The COVID-19 is placing a heavy burden on U.S. physicians, with many reporting feeling hopeless, angry or burned out, according to a survey from the Physicians Foundation.

The foundation surveyed 2,334 physicians nationwide Aug. 17-25 about how the pandemic has affected their well-being. Thirty-six percent of them practiced primary care, and 64 percent were in other specialties.

Five survey findings:

1. Half of physicians said they’ve experienced inappropriate anger, tearfulness or anxiety over how the pandemic is affecting their practice or employment.

2. Thirty percent said they feel hopeless or that they have no purpose due to the pandemic’s effects on their practice or work.

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