Many doctors suffer from burn-out as a result of high level of commitment and extremely demanding work, together with long working hours and authoritarian structures in hospitals.

A culture of recognition and appreciation can improve this situation.

Professor Siegrist, is it true that doctors are at a higher risk of burn-out than other professional groups?
The burn-out concept means that people who deal with other people as part of their everyday working lives, and who display a particularly high level of commitment, at some point become exhausted with regard to their ability to perform.

Interview with Professor Siegrist:

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