ICYMI: Sask. doctors are tired, demoralized and considering quitting: survey
Most plan to reduce their clinical hours, and a majority say the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened their health, their finances and how they feel about their careers.
“We’re overworked, we’re burning out and we’re frustrated. That’s essentially how I would say we feel.” Overall, 57 per cent of respondents said their workloads had increased during the pandemic. Nearly three-quarters said their practice was “less satisfying” than before, and 19 per cent said they plan to retire, compared to five per cent who reported the same in a similar survey in 2020.Article content
“As far as concerns about patient health, daily now, we’re seeing patients suffering because of the burden of illness that they are carrying,” Deutscher said. “Increased burnout creates safety and quality of care risks,” he told doctors at an SHA town hall last week. A slide from his presentation noted doctors will likely pivot to roles where they have fixed hours in an effort to recuperate, which in turn could affect access to care.Strydom saysid the association received a clear signal to double down on work to promote physician wellness, which could include securing additional funding.
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