Stressed-Out Doctors Not Linked to Medical Mistakes
September 14th, 2009
Working in a particularly stressful environment may be associated with greater risks for error, and some people may be concerned about the impact of stress on medical doctors, particularly in complex surgeries and procedures. A new study based on the work of over four hundred physicians, however, suggests that the worries are probably needless. Though a large number of doctors reported experiencing stress in the workplace, no meaningful link was found between such reports and the rate of errors in judgment or performance. While therapy may be of great benefit to stressed medical professionals, the study suggests it most likely doesn’t need to be mandated.
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The beginners and young doctors may feel the jitters initially, but as they gain experience and more confidence in their work, I am sure there will be no problem and that they will get used to such stress.
Even without any surrounding stress, a doctor is always under pressure. If a doctor saves a life, people day he was supposed to do that and its no big deal, and if a doctor fails to save a life, there will be a lot of questions on his skill and profession.
But, as this survey has proved, doctors have been able to cope with the pressure and still perform optimally, and this is as good as it can get.
Honestly I am more worried sometimes about their lack of sleep instead of the stress loads that they carry.
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