Burnout among health care professionals: A call to explore and address this underrecognized threat to safe, high-quality care
July 5, 2016 National Academy of Medicine
The high prevalence of burnout among health care providers is cause for concern because it affects the quality, safety and performance of the health care system. This article explores the type of research needed to help understand and alleviate burnout.
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