The University of Manchester found (sub. req.) that burnout was associated with a two-fold increase in odds for unsafe care and unprofessional behaviour, such as not following treatment guidelines and poor communication. It notes that the association between burnout and unprofessionalism was particularly high in early-career physicians. The study also found patient satisfaction was three times more likely to be lower when doctors showed core signs of burnout such as physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. The research suggests burnout is the result of a growing culture focused on performance within the England’s National Health Service, along with the pressures faced by doctors. The researchers are calling for investment into improving physician wellbeing.
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