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Physician burnout is made up of emotional exhaustion, a sense of personal accomplishment, and depersonalization. When physicians are not feeling well, the performance of health systems can be suboptimal. The well-being of the physician not only benefits the individual but could also be essential to the provision of high-quality health care.
The high rates of burnout in medicine have a direct impact on COVID-19. Trauma and vascular are the leading specialties in burnout %. The rates of depression and low mental QOL by specialty are also discussed.
When it comes to some statistics, about 30% of surgeons in each specialty regret having chosen their specialty and would not choose this path again. A significant number of physicians would not recommend the job to their children. Discrimination, abuse, harassment, and burnout in surgical residency training are discussed. Finally, the factors associated with suicidal ideation are explained.
The main conclusion is that surgeon wellness and fulfillments are among the most important factors in surgical teams. These goals are achieved through collaboration, and cooperation between institutions, teams, and individuals.
To sum up, physicians’ burnout is on the rise and starts as early as in the training of healthcare professionals. There is a slippery slope into depression and suicidality. Furthermore, burnout is closely linked to medical errors.
