Stress and rigorous work schedules push a doctor to commit suici

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Stress and rigorous work schedules push a doctor to commit suicide every day in the US: ‘We need them, but they need us

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/21/stress-and-rigorous-work-push-a-doctor-to-commit-suicide-every-day-in-us.html

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  • Dr. Edward Ellison says U.S. doctors are “stressed to the point of breaking” because of rigorous work schedules and pressure.
  • It’s estimated that a doctor dies by suicide every day in the United States, Ellison says.
  • Physicians are often subjected to long work hours, which can lead to burnout and mental illness, he says.