Physicians Practice November 29, 2024
Neil Baum, MD, Keith A. Reynolds

Burnout and social media toxicity are ravaging the public, but doctors can help.

In the first blog, I discussed infectious epidemics and the recent social epidemic of loneliness. In this second blog, I will briefly mention the burnout epidemic, which has received ample attention in our literature and professional meetings. I will discuss the epidemic of social media toxicity and its impact on our children.

The burnout epidemic

I hear physicians asking questions that I have been heard in surgical lounges and medical dining rooms. Some of these questions I’ve frequently heard include:

  • Did I choose the right profession?
  • Would I recommend a medical career for my children?
  • Should I make a career change?
  • Is it time to retire?
  • ...

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