An expert in mental health and mood disorders has been studying the phenomenon of burnout closely for several years. The extensive research has now been released in the first complete self-help guide to burnout. The study highlights some of the warning signs of burnout and suggests that people who tend to be perfectionists are more… Continue reading Perfectionists are more likely to burn out, extensive study suggests
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Safety of Hospital Patients Still Falls Short
Although it’s long been a goal to increase patient safety in hospitals, there hasn’t been nearly as much progress as there should be. The commitment to increase patient safety came after a landmark 1999 study by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) highlighted the prevalence of medical errors and made clear the need to decrease… Continue reading Safety of Hospital Patients Still Falls Short
Patients Can Be Emotional Burden to Doctors
The greater a patient’s emotional need, the more likely he or she is to view their doctors as devoid of emotion, according to a new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science. At the same time, the study said, those patients expect their doctors to be able to absorb their emotions and experiences. The… Continue reading Patients Can Be Emotional Burden to Doctors