In this episode, emergency physicians Christian, Rosny and Grace discuss the pervasive issue of burnout in the medical profession. They address the history and roots of burnout, starting from its first mention in the 1970s to its institutional acknowledgment in the 2010s.

The conversation highlights the factors contributing to burnout, such as work-life imbalance, moral injury, structural inefficiencies and the unrealistic expectations placed on healthcare providers. They discuss the complexity of finding solutions, emphasising that individual resilience strategies alone are insufficient and that structural changes are necessary. Grace notes that reducing work hours significantly improved her well-being, while Rosny and Christian touch on the systemic changes necessary for improving patient care, such as better financial support and fair workload distribution.

Doctor Friends should not be used in place of professional medical advice. The opinions of the participants are their own and do not represent the institutions that they work for.

Presented by Christian, Rosny and Grace. Produced by Ilia Rogatchevski.

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