HIT Consultant August 28, 2024
What You Should Know:
– A recent report by G-Med, a global online physician community, sheds light on the alarming issue of physician burnout and its impact on vacation time.
The report, based on extensive analysis of peer-to-peer discussions among verified physicians, reveals that a significant number of doctors are not taking all their allotted vacation days, either due to workload pressures or discomfort in requesting time off.
The Toll of Burnout
Physician burnout, characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment, is a growing concern in the healthcare industry. According to the American Medical Association, burnout rates among U.S. physicians are at a staggering 48.2%. G-Med’s previous reports have identified similarly...