The Changing Language of Burnout
Published June 1, 2021
Stephanie “Stevi” Shively, PhD, Medical Burnout and Traumatization Consultant, discusses the current language surrounding clinician “burnout” and suggests more inclusive and actionable terminology. She also argues that clinician distress is prevalent across the healthcare disciplines and that the collective focus should be expanded to include allied health professionals and other healthcare workers.
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