Physician well-being and professionalism.
Physician professionalism is influenced by both environmental and personal factors, one of which is physician well-being. Yet, a variety of stressors inherent in medical training and practice can erode a physician's sense of well-being and contribute to distress. This article reviews the epidemiology of physician distress; describes what is known about the relationships between distress, well-being, and professionalism; and discusses personal and environmental factors that contribute to professionalism among physicians.
West
Colin P
CP
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, USA.
Shanafelt
Tait D
TD
D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical; D006808:Humanism; D006801:Humans; D008910:Minnesota; D010815:Physician Impairment / Q000523:psychology*; D010819:Physician's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012931:Social Environment; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*