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Clinician Burnout, Patient Safety Research, & more...
Sep 13, 2016
CRICO Insights: September 2016
Five Ways to Mitigate Clinician Burnout
1. | Be aware: burned out clinicians are more prone to errors |
2. | Educate yourself about burnout and its risks |
3. | Evaluate your own situation, and/or seek professional assessment |
4. | Talk to trusted colleagues about symptoms you might have |
5. | Take advantage of confidential services offered by your institution or medical society |
Burnout risks and relief explored...
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