Healio (9/1) reports, “Burnout, work exhaustion and disengagement are prevalent among physician assistants and may lead to anxiety, depression and medical errors, according to findings.” The researchers found “that depression influences feelings of professional fulfillment and medical errors, but these are also mediated by symptoms of burnout, specifically work exhaustion and interpersonal disengagement.” The study was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Related Links:
— “Burnout among PAs contributes to medical errors, mental health problems “Maria Marabito, Healio, September 1, 2021