For the report, Medscape polled 9,226 practicing U.S. physicians across more than 29 specialties from July 5 to Oct. 9.
Here are the top factors contributing to physician burnout:
1. Too many bureaucratic tasks: 62%
2. Too many hours at work: 41%
3. Lack of respect from administrators, employers, colleagues and staff: 40%
4. Insufficient compensation: 38%
5. Lack of control/autonomy: 32%
6. Computerization of practice: 24%
7. Lack of respect from patients: 22%
8. Government regulations: 13%
