Burnout and Medical Errors Among American Surgeons

20102,057 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Tait D. Shanafelt · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Charles M. Balch · American College of Surgeons

Gerald J. Béchamps · American College of Surgeons

Tom Russell · American College of Surgeons

Liselotte N. Dyrbye · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Daniel Satele · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Paul E. Collicott

Abstract

Major medical errors reported by surgeons are strongly related to a surgeon's degree of burnout and their mental QOL. Studies are needed to determine how to reduce surgeon distress and how to support surgeons when medical errors occur.

Topics & Keywords

Patient Safety and Medication Errors Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Innovations in Medical Education

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 251, Issue 6, pp. 995-1000

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e3181bfdab3

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