Burned Out

How on-the-job stress impacts medical office staff - and what the healthcare system is doing in response.

Burnout in the medical profession is a real issue that impacts not only physicians, but also office staff and other providers.

Posted in Physician Connection on Saturday, September 1, 2018

Burnout in the medical profession is a real issue that impacts not only physicians, but also office staff and other providers. Patients are also affected by a burned out workforce, and physicians need to address burnout at every level to ensure the safety of their patients.

In this article, health care writer Carie Sherman shares examples and strategies for overcoming the damaging effects of stress in medical staff.

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