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|Articles|September 21, 2020
7 ways to save physicians from the extreme pressure of COVID-19
Author(s)Todd Shryock, Logan Lutton
Burnout and stress are hitting doctors hard. An analysis of the problem illustrates the actions that need to be taken now.
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Burnout in health care professionals was already a major problem prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, and the pandemic has only exacerbated it. Concerns about the lack of personal protective equipment, lack of treatment, and the risk for infection all strain the emotional and mental well-being of physicians.
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