Physician burnout and medical errors: exploring the relationship, cost, and solutions received.

Chris J Li; Yash B Shah; Erika D Harness; Zachary N Goldberg; David B Nash

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Physician burnout and medical errors: exploring the relationship, cost, and solutions received.

August 9, 2023

Li CJ, Shah YB, Harness ED, et al. Am J Med Qual. 2023;38(4):196-202.

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Burnout among healthcare workers is a public health concern. This systematic review explores the link between physician burnout and medical errors, the influence of physician demographics (e.g., specialty, level of training) and the financial impact of physician burnout.

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