Abstract
[This is an excerpt.] The incidence and impact of burnout among physicians are of ever-increasing concern. Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and an impaired sense of personal accomplishment caused by work-related stress. The data consistently reveal that among physicians, surgeons are at a substantially increased risk of burnout. Thus, for the benefit of ourselves, our colleagues, our trainees, and our patients, it is paramount that we tackle the subject of burnout, specifically its prevention and management, with thoughtfulness and rigor. [To read more, click View Resource.]
