Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Physician Burnout Highest Amongst PCPs

Stress and anxiety is something that most of us experience at our jobs. There are, however, some professions where stress and anxiety lead to burnout that can negatively impact performance and the care of others. The healthcare industry has always been an intensely emotional sector, and even more so during this time of COVID-19. Primary care medical providers (PCP) experience a high level of burnout, according to a recent report published.

Physician burnout has been linked to fatigue which can cause physicians to make errors in patient care causing significant, permanent injury, including death. This study collected data from physicians, advanced practice health providers, clinic support staff, and administrative staff at primary care practices. 

• PCPs report the highest level of burnout at 31.6%
• Physicians who reported higher levels of stress were more likely to report burnout.
• Healthcare workers with high stress and anxiety were twice as likely to report burnout than their lower stressed and anxious counterparts.
• Significant burnout was reported in all staff categories: 18.9% of clinic support staff, 17.5% of administrative staff, and 17.2% of advanced practice providers. 

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