2023-12-11 23:00:36
Los depressed doctors They are more common than many think. There are many reasons behind this behavior, although the most important thing is always to identify cases in time and request professional help. Another point to highlight is that there are also some specialties where they are more common, do you know what they are?
To begin with, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) describes the depression as an illness characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities that one normally enjoys. It is also a frequent inability to carry out daily actions for at least two weeks.
Depressed doctors, a growing problem
A common mistake that doctors make is to focus only on the health of their patients and neglect their own integrity. Behind a seemingly minimal failure lies a serious situation that is repeated in many hospitals and clinics.
The basic principle that should never be forgotten is that The most important patient is always yourself. In order to serve another person, it is essential to set an example and be in optimal condition.
In which specialties are there more depressed doctors?
To delve deeper into the topic, the Medscape portal published the results of its annual study Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2023. It had the participation of 9,175 doctors from 29 specialties and although it was carried out in the United States, it allows us to understand the current global panorama.
What was obtained was that the majority recognized that they suffer from the symptoms of Burnout syndrome. Although upon further analysis the 10 specialties that have the most depressed doctors were identified.
Emergency Medicine – 65% Internal Medicine – 60% Pediatrics – 59% Gynecology and Obstetrics – 58% Infectology – 58% Family Medicine – 57% Neurology – 55% Critical Care Medicine – 55% Anesthesiology – 55% Pulmonology – 54%
Why are there depressed doctors?
The work does not mention the reasons behind this condition although it could be the sum of several aspects. Among the main ones are all the activities that must be carried out each workday. Direct contact with death also influences because it is quite common in areas such as Emergency Medicine, Infectology and Anesthesiology.
On the other hand, another reason that is quite common although only in Latin American countries is salary. Despite all the years of study and the relevance of the profession, the pay is usually much lower than that prevailing in other regions of the planet.
Now, although they are all exposed, the published work mentions that the signs of depression They are more common in women than in men.
Doctors do not ask their colleagues for help
While another relevant point is that the majority of depressed doctors They don’t ask for professional help. Many times prejudices against being judged are a barrier that prevents doctors from seeking professional help.
This situation is quite contradictory because one of the principles is always to avoid self-medication and go to a doctor to request a check-up. Although when those affected on an emotional level are the doctors themselves, the majority do not follow this indication.
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