Physician Burnout: Historical Context, Psychosomatic Division, Evolution, Results, Solutions, and Recommendations

Physician burnout is a psychosomatic syndrome that arises from feeling overwhelmed with confronting issues in those with dedication or commitment to their job. It presents with emotional, mental, and physical fatigue that negatively influences patient treatment decisions and care, representing a pri...

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Main Author: Carol Nash
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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description Physician burnout is a psychosomatic syndrome that arises from feeling overwhelmed with confronting issues in those with dedication or commitment to their job. It presents with emotional, mental, and physical fatigue that negatively influences patient treatment decisions and care, representing a primary occupational hazard affecting a significant number of these healthcare providers at some point in their career such that there is an urgency to the need for improvement.
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Physician Burnout: Historical Context, Psychosomatic Division, Evolution, Results, Solutions, and Recommendations
Encyclopedia
physician burnout
treatment decisions
patient care
title Physician Burnout: Historical Context, Psychosomatic Division, Evolution, Results, Solutions, and Recommendations
title_full Physician Burnout: Historical Context, Psychosomatic Division, Evolution, Results, Solutions, and Recommendations
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title_short Physician Burnout: Historical Context, Psychosomatic Division, Evolution, Results, Solutions, and Recommendations
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treatment decisions
patient care
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