1 year ago
Doctors' Day: Survey Reveals Growing Emotional Toll on Doctors
On Doctors' Day, we're learning about how tough it is to be a doctor today.
A survey shows that many doctors feel really tired and stressed out.
Almost three out of four doctors feel exhausted almost every day.
They're also getting messages and calls from patients all the time, even when they're not at work, which makes it hard to relax and recharge.
Doctors are working very hard, and it can be difficult to disconnect.
Doctors Day highlights the emotional and mental toll on physicians.
A survey of 200 doctors revealed significant burnout rates.
74% of doctors report weekly or daily emotional exhaustion.
Constant digital access via messaging increases stress levels.
Over 83% of doctors find after-hours communication a strain.
- Who
- Doctors surveyed by Medtalks.
- What
- Doctors are experiencing high rates of burnout and emotional exhaustion, according to a recent survey.
- Where
- Across public and private healthcare systems in India.
- When
- On Doctor's Day, highlighting the issue.
- Why
- To understand the mental and emotional burdens faced by doctors.
Key facts
- Doctors surveyed
- 200
- Doctors feeling emotionally exhausted
- 74%
- Doctors stressed by digital access
- 83%
