Burnout in cardiology: Going to the heart of the misunderstanding

Burnout has been defined as a work-induced syndrome combining emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a sense of reduced personal accomplishment. Over the last years, the burnout phenomenon has elicited growing interest among the medical community. Studies seeking to estimate the prevalence of burnout among physicians, across various specialties and geographic areas, have multiplied. Such studies have generally yielded alarming results, giving rise to numerous calls for action. In their review, Panagioti et al.
Source: Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research