Burnout Plagues Younger Primary Care Physicians

Half of U.S. primary care physicians under the age of 55 say they’re burned out and some anticipate leaving the profession in the next three yearsper a new survey from the Commonwealth Fund. It’s the latest evidence of doctor shortages that could hamper efforts to reduce health disparities and fill gaps in care as the nation emerges from the pandemic.

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