Physician burnout during COVID: Bringing ancient practices to modern medicine
Back in January of 2020, the average physician burnout rate was a staggering 42 percent. However, as COVID cases continue to surge, that statistic is now undoubtedly larger. Physicians are exhausted, both physically and mentally. They’ve watched colleagues suffer extensively or even die as a result of contracting COVID from infected patients. There is not enough staffing to support the needs of the increasing patient load. Resources like basic equipment …