KevinMD June 7, 2024
Mick Connors, MD

From the heart of one doctor to another, let’s address the evil spirit haunting our halls: burnout. It has become the unwelcome companion of many physicians, including myself, who frequently lament our moral injuries and the mistreatment that seems to shadow us. We seek refuge as wellness coaches or in the serene embrace of time away, hoping for respite. We call for laws and policies to protect us from the grind, too often pointing fingers at the faceless “system” and the suited “suits.”

But what if I told you, and please, hold the daggers for just a moment, that we physicians have played a role in our own demise? What if we’re partly to blame for the weariness that weighs...

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