Physician burnout: The root of the problem and the path to solutions
June 1, 2017 New England Journal of Medicine
Burnout is a growing problem that affects physicians at the individual, cultural and systemic levels. The New England Journal of Medicine has curated this collection of content from some of the world's leaders on physician burnout.
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This article from JAMA explores the impact that individualized coaching has on the overall well-being of physicians.
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