Moral Distress and Occupational Burnout in US Physicians

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Authors

Michael A. Tutty · American Medical Association

Colin P. West · Mayo Clinic

Liselotte N. Dyrbye · University of Colorado Denver

Hanhan Wang · Palo Alto University

Lindsey E. Carlasare · American Medical Association

Christine A. Sinsky · Merrimack College

Mickey Trockel · Palo Alto University

Tait D. Shanafelt

Abstract

In this survey study, moral distress was common among physicians and experienced at higher rates than the general US working population. Understanding the differences between moral distress and burnout may allow organizations to more effectively implement interventions to address both concerns among clinicians.

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Ethics in medical practice Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Innovations in Medical Education

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Published in: JAMA Network Open

Volume 9, Issue 3, pp. e263161-e263161

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.3161

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