title: Caring for others can seriously damage your health.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Aberdeen, Centre for Trauma Research, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen AB25 2ZH.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Alexander
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Klein
mesh_terms: 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*