Caring for others can seriously damage your health.
To care for others is a privilege and a source of personal and job satisfaction. However, caregivers must also consider the implications of their work for their own health and welfare.
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University of Aberdeen, Centre for Trauma Research, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen AB25 2ZH.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000523:psychology; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000523:psychology*; D010379:Peer Group; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology*