The report breaks down gastroenterologists’ responses from Medscape’s “Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2023,” which surveyed 9,175 physicians across more than 29 specialties. That report was released Jan. 27.
Here is what contributes to gastroenterologist burnout the most, according to Medscape:
Too many bureaucratic tasks (e.g. charting, paperwork) — 64 percent
Lack of control autonomy — 41 percent
Lack of respect from administrators/employers, colleagues or staff — 37 percent
Computerization of practice (EHRs) — 30 percent
Too many hours at work — 30 percent
Lack of respect from patients — 25 percent
Insufficient compensation/salary — 23 percent
Government regulations — 12 percent
Stress from treating patients with COVID-19 — 9 percent
Other — 6 percent
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