by CMAJ News | Nov 4, 2019 | Archive, Latest, Lauren Vogel
Doctors dissatisfied with medical careers at high risk of burnout Lauren Vogel | CMAJ | November 4, 2019 Workplace stressors are strong predictors of burnout and depression among physicians. Workplace stressors are stronger predictors of burnout in physicians than...
by CMAJ News | Sep 11, 2019 | Archive, Caroline Mercer, Latest
How work hours affect medical resident performance and wellness Caroline Mercer | Toronto | September 11, 2019 The decades-long debate over resident duty hours shows no signs of slowing. Does spending less time in hospital mean medical residents are less prepared to...
by CMAJ News | Aug 12, 2019 | Archive, Latest, Lauren Vogel
Canada’s doctors tackle financial stressors, climate change at annual meeting Lauren Vogel | CMAJ | August 12, 2019 Financial uncertainty and ecological threats were among top concerns discussed at the Canadian Medical Association annual meeting. Physicians raised...
by CMAJ News | Aug 1, 2019 | Archive, Greg Basky, Latest
The doctor as patient: better informed but similar in behaviour Greg Basky| Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | August 1, 2019 The cesarean rate among physician and nonphysician patients was similar in a recent analysis of US military data. There are few people, if any, better...
by CMAJ News | Jul 24, 2019 | Archive, Latest, Marie-Claude Grégoire
Taking personal leave remains a challenge for medical trainees Marie-Claude Grégoire | Victoria, BC | July 24, 2019 For medical trainees, taking time off to address personal issues puts added strain on their already-busy colleagues. This summer, a new crop of medical...