Pandemic Increased Burnout Among Academic Medical Faculty
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Already high levels of physician burnout climbed even higher during the COVID-19 pandemic as academic medical faculty faced increased demands on their time, both at work and at home, according to a new report. The rate of burnout reached nearly 76%, and rates were higher among women and faculty early in their careers.
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@zeenam When physicians experience burnout, they are not able to deliver the best care for patients and start to disengage from the healthcare community, which may lead academic physicians to leave the academy or community physicians to reduce hours or retire early