Nearly half of US family physicians report burnout
A study found that nearly half of US family physicians report burnout, which is associated with a higher likelihood of switching jobs or leaving practice altogether. This trend could lead to lower care satisfaction and increased spending for patients, as well as financial consequences for healthcare organizations.
Burnout among US family physicians is around 44%. Researchers analyzed survey responses from 19,929 family physicians collected from 2016 to 2020. Burnout was defined as feeling burned out or callous toward people at least once a week. Physicians with burnout were more likely to change practices or stop practicing medicine. Burnout was more common in women, younger doctors, and those in non-rural areas. The findings suggest that burnout may play a role in workforce turnover and physicians leaving clinical practice.
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