Almost every doctor knows what it feels like to be burned out — exhausted, drained, and running on fumes after long nights on call. Physician burnout has become a heavy burden on the medical community, intensified by administrative overload, rising costs, constant digital demands, and growing patient expectations. This article takes a closer look at what drives burnout and how both individuals and institutions can respond. Recognizing the Signs Burnout manifests through three key dimensions: 1. Emotional and Physical Exhaustion A deep sense of fatigue and inability to recover during non-working hours.
2. Depersonalization Emotional distancing from patients, marked by cynicism or irritability. 3. Reduced Sense of Accomplishment Feelings of ineffectiveness, lack of meaning, and self-doubt. The Scope of the Problem A survey revealed a 33% rise in burnout among family physicians under 35 in…
