With an increasingly stretched healthcare workforce and growing demand for medical services, it’s no wonder that more than 40% of U.S. physicians report experiencing at least one symptom of burnout. But as the demands of patient care continue to grow, one important question remains: who’s taking care of the doctors?
In this episode, Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald sits down with accomplished surgeon and mentor Dr. Cheryl Iglesia for an open conversation about the realities of physician burnout. Together, they explore how burnout develops, the ways it can affect physicians both inside and outside the OR, and some personal strategies for finding a healthier balance between work and life.
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