[The philosophical clinical approach to burnout in caregivers in the light of Covid-19]

Abstract

The crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the risks of burnout in caregivers and more specifically the question of ethical suffering. A philosophical clinical approach to burnout enables it to be analysed as a form of existential suffering linked to our shared vulnerability, as well as to more socio-organisational failings.

Keywords: Covid-19; burn out; burnout; caregiver; ethical suffering; ethics of care; organisation; soignant; souffrance éthique; vulnerability; vulnérabilité; éthique du care.