Medscape’s 2024 survey on physician burnout and depression revealed slight declines in rates among U.S. doctors. 49% of physicians reported they feel burned out, and 20% said they were depressed. In 2023, the rates were 53% and 23% respectively. So, while this is an encouraging signal of progress, there is still a lot of room for improvement.
Here are some other key takeaways from the report (available here–access requires free email registration to view):
- 83% of doctors cited professional stress as the primary reason for burnout and/or depression
- The top three reasons cited for burnout are the number of work-related bureaucratic tasks (62%), spending too many hours at work (41%), and lack of respect from administrators, employers, and coworkers (40%)
- 48% of the physicians surveyed felt their employers do not recognize the pervasiveness of burnout among medical staff
The Company Chaplain’s spiritual care specialists are all clinically trained healthcare providers. We train in medical centers around the country and are very aware of the pressures in the workplace. We are here to provide support emotionally or spiritually. Please contact us if you have any questions and to schedule a session.