Medscape National Physician Burnout, Depression & Suicide Report 2019
January 16, 2019 Medscape
This report, based on the findings of Medscape’s interviews with 15,000 physicians in more than 29 specialties, looks at burnout, depression and suicidal ideation rates across specialty, sex and setting. It also covers contributing factors, impacts and coping strategies.
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