Burnout: when there is no more fuel for the fire
Abstract
Doctors practising in anaesthesia are constantly working in a high-fidelity, high-stakes environment.1 Causes for this are numerous, with long working hours, sustained vigilance, the unpredictability of stressful situations, fear of litigation, team work and production pressure.2 Chronic exposure to these stressors can lead to burnout syndrome.3Downloads
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