Why mental health-related stigma matters for physician wellbeing, burnout, and patient care
July 22, 2020 Journal of General Internal Medicine
This article looks at how mental health stigma results in missed opportunities to improve physician support systems and patient care. Engaging with physicians with mental health conditions could mean better care for patients struggling with mental health.
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