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Study Reveals 10% of U.S. Doctors Suffer Severe Burnout

5/7/2025

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A recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine uncovers a troubling reality: 10% of U.S. internal medicine doctors are grappling with severe burnout. Alarmingly, those in the West are hit hardest, with a staggering 15% affected. The survey of 629 doctors reveals that burnout rates remain consistent across different medical environments, highlighting a pervasive issue in the healthcare system.

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A recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine uncovers a troubling reality: 10% of U.S. internal medicine doctors are grappling with severe burnout. Alarmingly, those in the West are hit hardest, with a staggering 15% affected. The survey of 629 doctors reveals that burnout rates remain consistent across different medical environments, highlighting a pervasive issue in the healthcare system.