Brown: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Medical Students Are More Likely to Experience Burnout, Study Finds
February 03, 2021
February 03, 2021
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 3 (TNSJou) -- Brown University issued the following news:
Studies have shown that nearly half of all medical students in the U.S. report symptoms of burnout, a long-term reaction to stress characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism and feelings of decreased personal accomplishment. Beyond the personal toll, the implications for aspiring and practicing physicians can be severe, from reduced quality of care to increased risk of patient safety incide . . .
Studies have shown that nearly half of all medical students in the U.S. report symptoms of burnout, a long-term reaction to stress characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism and feelings of decreased personal accomplishment. Beyond the personal toll, the implications for aspiring and practicing physicians can be severe, from reduced quality of care to increased risk of patient safety incide . . .