Self-care as a professional imperative: physician burnout, depression, and suicide

ConclusionThe concept of physician well-being is multidimensional and includes factors related to each physician as an individual as well as to the working environment. Anesthesiologists must actively engage in self-care. Anesthesiology practices and healthcare organizations should evaluate the balance between demands they place on physicians and the resources provided to sustain an engaged, productive, and satisfied physician workforce. National efforts must be rallied to support physicians seeking help for physical and psychological health problems.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research