Stress and burnout among surgeons: understanding and managing the syndrome and avoiding the adverse consequences.

Charles M Balch; Julie A Freischlag; Tait D Shanafelt

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Stress and burnout among surgeons: understanding and managing the syndrome and avoiding the adverse consequences.

April 29, 2009

Balch CM, Freischlag JA, Shanafelt TD. Arch Surg. 2009;144(4):371-6.

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This review examines factors contributing to surgeon burnout and describes its impact on physician health, patient safety, medical errors, and quality of medical care provided.

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