Malpractice suits cause psychological distress and career burnout among US surgeons
Monday, November 14, 2011 - 16:33
in Psychology & Sociology
According to the results of a new study published in the November 2011 Journal of the American College of Surgeons, malpractice lawsuits against U.S. surgeons occur often and can take a profound personal toll on the surgeon, resulting in emotional exhaustion, stress, and professional dissatisfaction.