Doctor Burnout
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Working hours of male doctors have dropped sharply, data shows. Why?The working hours of male physicians in Canada have sharply declined over the past 30 years, a new study says, amid increased burnout and health-care staffing challenges.CanadaMar 25
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N.B. Health Council warns against spreading doctors too thin with new initiativesNBHC's CEO says new initiatives like NB Health Link and eVisitNB, a virtual after-hours clinic, have had a positive impact, but worries general practitioners could burn out.HealthDec 13, 2022
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More Canadian doctors reported burnout, considered suicide over the past year: CMA surveyData from a national survey of doctors in Canada has revealed that the well-being of physicians has decreased significantly compared to previous years.CanadaAug 25, 2022
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‘We are absolutely destroyed’: Health workers facing burnout, even as COVID levels easeLife may be back to normal for many Canadians now that COVID-19 is on the decline, but many health-care workers say they are experiencing burnout more than ever before.HealthJun 5, 2022
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Rate of doctor burnout in Canada has doubled since before pandemic: surveyThe Canadian Medical Association's national physician health survey showed doctors' mental health has taken a hit two years into the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaMar 23, 2022
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Almost 75% of Ontario doctors experienced burnout during COVID-19 pandemic, survey saysLong work hours and time-consuming tasks, including completing documentation, were among the top reported reasons for burnout.HealthAug 18, 2021
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B.C.’s family doctors say they’re facing burnout amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic"The issues that were there before are only amplified 10 and 100-fold now."HealthOct 4, 2020
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Canadian doctors’ mental health is suffering — and it’s hurting patients, tooPhysicians have the highest rate of suicide of any profession, and double the rate of the general population.LifestyleAug 4, 2019
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Ovarian cancer patients fearful as Canada grapples with specialist shortagePrior to October 2018, there had been two full-time gynecological oncologists based in Saskatoon. Right now, there are none. Patients have to rely on doctors who fly in for a few weeks at a time.CanadaJan 16, 2019
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