An estimate of the cost of burnout on early retirement and reduction in clinical hours of practicing physicians in Canada
Economic model and Canadian Med Assoc Masterfile (2007-8) The total cost of burnout for all physicians practicing in Canada is estimated to be $213.1 million ($185.2 million due to early retirement and $27.9 million due to reduced clinical hours). Family physicians accounted for 58.8% of the burnout costs. Burnout associated with early retirement and reduction in clinical hours is substantial
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Peer Reviewed Research
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Survey/Study
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Burnout, Well-being, & Professionalism