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Rate of doctor burnout in Canada has doubled since before pandemic: survey

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Canadian Medical Association in November 2021 showed 53 per cent have experienced “high levels” of burnout, compared to only 30 per cent four years before.And nearly half — or 46 per cent — of doctors are considering reducing their work in clinics in the next two years.

No moving on from COVID-19 for Canada’s exhausted health workers Since the start of the pandemic, 59 per cent of physicians said their mental health has taken a turn for the worse since the start of the pandemic.

Increased workload and poor work-life integration was attributed by 57 per cent of respondents to the online survey, and 55 per cent said rapidly-changing policies and processes contributed to their worsened mental health.Low levels of social well-being were reported in 47 per cent of respondents, up from 29 per cent in 2017.

The CMA noted emotional and psychological well-being also suffered compared to pre-pandemic levels.The 2017 survey used the Mental Health Continuum Short Form to measure mental health using 14 items that correspond to social, emotional and psychological well-being.A full report on the survey’s findings is expected later this year.

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