Not “burnout,” not moral injury—human rights violations
Pamela Wible MD
JUNE 20, 2025
Characterized by cynicism, exhaustion, and reduced job satisfaction, physician burnout can lead to devastating personal and professional consequences, including strained relationships, substance abuse, early retirement, and even suicide. Dr. Shay’s original definition was based upon his patients’ war narratives and Homer’s Iliad (762 B.C.)
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