Dr. Dike Drummond, in a 2015 article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians, acknowledged a previous researcher who stated, "Numerous global studies involving nearly every medical and surgical specialty indicate that one in every three physicians is experiencing burnout at any given time". But what exactly is physician burnout?
The lot of us (including doctors) experience harrowing moments at work, life, etc. – but when does it begin to interfere with our health so much that it prevents us from doing what we do best? The criteria for physician burnout contains three key signs: physical and emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced sense of personal accomplishment. Physicians may verbally engage in negative sentiments concerning their patients. They may become cynical towards their patients, often becoming worn-out and bogged down by their jobs, thus putting their careers on hold and even in jeopardy.