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Editorial
. 2013 Aug 15;2(1):32.
doi: 10.1186/2045-4015-2-32.

Addressing physician stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue: the time has come

Alan H Rosenstein  1
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Editorial

Addressing physician stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue: the time has come

Alan H Rosenstein. Isr J Health Policy Res. .

Abstract

Stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue can have a significant adverse effect of physician well being and patient care. While the frequency and intensity of these negative influences appear to be increasing, there is little help available. We need to raise physician awareness as to the seriousness of this issue and at the same time gain a better understanding of some of the causative factors so we can provide the necessary support services that will enable our physicians to better adjust to the pressures and stresses of our health care environment and re-energize their zest and idealism for medical care.This is a commentary on http://www.ijhpr.org/content/2/1/31.

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