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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ella Pickover

EXPLAINED: Burned out doctors pose risks to patient safety - The Real Truth

PA Wire

Patients being treated by burned-out doctors may face additional risks when they receive care, a new study suggests.

A new review concluded that doctors experiencing burnout are twice as likely to be involved in patient safety incidents such as medication errors and “suboptimal care”.

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