Lee Y Y, Medford A R L, Halim A S
Yeong Yeh Lee, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. Email
J R Coll Physicians Edinb. 2015;45(2):104-7. doi: 10.4997/JRCPE.2015.203.
Increasing numbers of doctors are experiencing burnout now more than ever before and the worrying part is that what we see is just the tip of the iceberg. Burnout, a state of mental exhaustion caused by the doctor's professional life, is characterised by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and a reduced sense of accomplishment or success. Burnout has been largely ignored or under-recognised previously. This paper provides a perspective on burnout among doctors, including an overview of symptoms, the scale of the problem, the implications and causes of burnout and, finally, a strategic framework to provide a basis for managing it. Most importantly, professional bodies are urged to start taking steps to help troubled doctors. Medical Colleges should provide essential assistance, support and guidance as well as ensuring fair management and promotion policies.
现在，越来越多的医生正经历着前所未有的职业倦怠，而令人担忧的是，我们所看到的只是冰山一角。职业倦怠是由医生的职业生活导致的一种精神疲惫状态，其特征是情绪衰竭、去个性化以及成就感或成功感降低。职业倦怠在过去很大程度上被忽视或认识不足。本文提供了关于医生职业倦怠的观点，包括症状概述、问题规模、职业倦怠的影响和原因，最后还提供了一个战略框架，为应对职业倦怠提供基础。最重要的是，敦促专业机构开始采取措施帮助陷入困境的医生。医学院校应提供必要的协助、支持和指导，并确保公平的管理和晋升政策。
