Complex patients ’ effect on family physicians: high cognitive load and negative emotional impact

ConclusionAlthough preliminary, this study offers a previously unconsidered understanding of drivers of physician burnout, including high cognitive load and negative emotional impact on family physicians created by caring for complex patients. Interventions to improve health care, including addressing physician wellness and burnout, should include the provision of resources to assist them with decreasing cognitive load and negative emotional impact when caring for complex patients.
Source: Family Practice - Category: Primary Care Source Type: research