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. 2019 May-Jun;116(3):211-216.

Physician Suicide: A Call to Action

Molly C Kalmoe  1 , Matthew B Chapman  1 , Jessica A Gold  1 , Andrea M Giedinghagen  1
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Physician Suicide: A Call to Action

Molly C Kalmoe et al. Mo Med. 2019 May-Jun.

Abstract

Physician suicide is topic of growing professional and public health concern. Despite working to improve the health of others, physicians often sacrifice their own well-being to do so. Furthermore, there are systemic barriers in place that discourage self-care and help-seeking behaviors among physicians. This article will discuss the relevant epidemiology, risk factors, and barriers to treatment, then explore solutions to address this alarming trend.

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