Physician deaths by suicide are higher than in the general population, for many overlapping, compounding reasons. It's time for health systems to care for those who care.
, which frequently doesn’t balance out loan payment requirements after cost of living. Add in many younger physicians are starting families, purchasing homes and increasingly having to take on care of loved ones like parents. The demands of caring for two separate generations in your own home can become overwhelming fast.
Subsequently, these problems lead to reduced quality of care as remaining health providers become further overworked, and inevitably unable to provide the same level of care. This of course, is not to mention the monumental impact loss of life has on colleagues and loved ones. A devastating tragedy and trauma to all those around.There are several prevention strategies that can be helpful in avoiding physician suicide, most falling on the health organizations themselves.
Additionally, providing assistance to physicians and their families is essential. Physicians don’t work in a vacuum. Families and loved ones sometimes need counseling services, support groups or other resources that can help them collectively cope with the stress and pressure of the physician’s work. Hospitals and clinics must actively change language and policies to reduce stigma, and perhaps most importantly, encouraging physicians to seek help.
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