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Why Care About Burnout?

• Doctors experiencing burnout are at higher risk of . . .

• Making poor decisions

• Displaying hostile attitudes toward patients

• Making more medical errors

• Having difficult relationships with co-workers

• Major depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, substance abuse…

• Marital problems, early retirement and suicide

• Will eventually lead to significant work force issues

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