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Post by Admin on May 28, 2019 16:57:48 GMT -4
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Post by Tyson Anthony on Jun 5, 2019 14:57:10 GMT -4
Burnout is definitely a problem that is getting worse. Bringing it to light is important so that it is known, but just learning about it won't solve the problem. Rules and support systems need to be put in place to stop this problem before it can develop to the point where doctors have to give up because they can't handle it anymore. It has been well documented that primary prevention is the best form of treatment saving the most money and being the most efficient and practical form of treatment.
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Tanyaradzwa Chasara
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Post by Tanyaradzwa Chasara on Jun 5, 2019 15:16:50 GMT -4
The acknowledgement of Burnout as a syndrome by the ICD11, makes significant strides for the overall recognition of the condition and perhaps the development of the research frameworks that examine how to prevent the onset of Burnout and how to best recover after its onset. However, I do feel that the solution is not in further cutting down on the number of hours or imposing a cap on the number of hours resister physician can work - Since the introduction of the 80 hour work week cap across residency programs in the US. Majority of Surgeons completing residency programs now feel that they are under trained and not confident enough to go out Into independent practice. Any further limitations on training in the name of minimising burnout could potentially compromise patient safety and the overall quality of future providers.
Furthermore it is essential to acknowledge that the revisions in the ICD11 still limits it only as a syndrome related to work and not an official disease diagnosis, further discussion needs to be had to establish whether this condition needs to be elevated to the status of a full disease,.
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Post by Ashley Fox on Jun 5, 2019 15:24:48 GMT -4
Although burnout is being recognized by WHO with an ICD-11, it is important to note that WHO clarified that burnout is an "occupational phenomenon" linked to "chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed." While it is now defined as a "syndrome" that could lead someone to seek medical care, it is NOT considered a medical condition, contrary to the titles of both the USA today and Inc. articles. Still, the new definition means that burnout can be recognized as a legitimate, severe problem. By more specifically defining and legitimizing burn-out, more efforts can be channeled into finding solutions for preventing and managing the "syndrome". This is encouraging to me as a medical student, because, as the article on Physician Burnout in Time highlights, burnout is leading to a notable decline in quality of patient care, significant economic implications, and very dire effects on physicians themselves. The push for awareness and these endeavors to validate what physicians experience gives me hope that we will find the support that we need when we face the challenge of burnout that lies ahead for most of us as demands increase and we find less and less meaning in the work that we do.
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Post by Julia Brown on Jun 5, 2019 18:33:26 GMT -4
I think the last article is an interesting take on the problem of burnout. Not only is physician burnout affecting the physicians in terms of their health, and their patients in regards to their ability to treat them adequately, but it is also a problem for the employers. Doctor’s are getting sued more due to errors made after long hours. This only leads to more fear of being sued. I do not however think this problem is one that will change even within the next ten years. It seems the solution is having more doctors to split up the workload so that they are not being over-worked, and to do this we need more residency spots. Unfortunately in order to produce more physicians, the hospitals that have these residency programs need the budget in order to provide more residency spots. When it comes down to the underlying issue, it seems to be that we are lacking the funding necessary to come up with more physicians to fill positions and prevent burnout from happening in the first place. According to this article, it is projected that over the next 20-30 years there is anticipated to be an ever greater physician shortage. It is likely because physicians are retiring at a faster rate than we are bringing them through residency. Although there is no quick fix for this, it seems our biggest goals should be focusing on funding to promote more residencies to open up more spots, and to open up new residency programs in other hospitals country-wide.
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Yasmeen Charafeddine
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Post by Yasmeen Charafeddine on Jun 6, 2019 9:01:13 GMT -4
I think it’s fascinating that burnout is being considered as a possible diagnosable problem in this new generation. It begs the question of, is this a new problem OR is it only something that is becoming recognizable now to our advanced medical knowledge? It reminds me of how diseases such as dementia and alzheimer’s Weren’t recognized and diagnosed until medical advancements allowed people to start living to the ages where problems like these arise. It seems to be a chicken or egg first issue. Is burnout becoming a problem due to the rising tensions and difficulties in the field and the nearly impossible standards we have to live up to? OR are previous generations correct to call the new generation whiny and unable to deal with the natural consequences of a working adult life?
It seems like a natural conclusion that both variables may be at play. To a certain extent, I think the destigmatization of mental health has allowed many youths to take advantage of issues like depression and anxiety to become a crutch. That is not to say that mental health destigmatization is negative but that the spotlight being brought onto any subject comes with multiple pros and cons. It’s wonderful to have open discussions about mental health, but the downside is that many things people would have internalized and “dealt with”, have become issues that may be holding people back from their greater potential. (?) Either way, I do think burnout is a real problem our society has to deal with - the question now is how?
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