Phoenix from the Ashes: Physician Burnout in Pakistan

  • Ali Madeeh Hashmi King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Bilal Ahmed King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Aiman Nawal King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Aftab Asif King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Keywords: Burnout, Physicians, healthcare, Pakistan, COVID19

Abstract

Burnout is common and globally prevalent, especially in the healthcare community. COVID19 has aggravated the already high prevalence of burnout leading to multiple negative consequences on physician health as well as healthcare delivery. This review paper examines the prevalence of burnout globally with a special focus on Pakistani healthcare workers specially physicians. An analysis of the psychological causes of burnout and some remedies are also suggested along with some vignettes illustrating this phenomenon.

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Author Biographies

Ali Madeeh Hashmi, King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences

Bilal Ahmed, King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences

Aiman Nawal, King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences

Aftab Asif, King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences

Published
2021-09-30
How to Cite
1.
Hashmi AM, Ahmed B, Nawal A, Asif A. Phoenix from the Ashes: Physician Burnout in Pakistan. J Pak Psychiatr Soc [Internet]. 2021Sep.30 [cited 2024Nov.22];18(03):30-3. Available from: https://jpps.pk/index.php/journal/article/view/130