Combating physician burnout
June 1, 2018 Canadian Family Physician
Burnout is a work-related syndrome that arises from emotional exhaustion and chronic overstress, where demand exceeds individual resources. In this article, Dr. Francine Lemire explores strategies that, if practised consistently, may improve outcomes.
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