Factors contributing to burnout in dermatologists

Physician burnout is associated with increased medical errors, lower patient satisfaction, and decreased professional work effort. Although rates of burnout are lower in dermatology than in other specialties, the prevalence is still high and increasing. Burnout affects both personal and patient care. It is important to consider factors and ways to combat this phenomenon to prevent deterioration. To achieve this, a comprehensive understanding of the causes contributing to burnout in dermatology is crucial.

Source: Clinics in Dermatology - April 30, 2020 Category: Dermatology Authors: Alysha Colon, Ryan Gillihan, Kiran Motaparthi Source Type: research