Professionalism Flashcards
Conditions and causes of burnout
Work involves constant demand and intense interactions with people who have great physical and emotional needs
Symptoms of burnout
A form of personal distress that appears frequently among physicians and is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a decreased sense of accomplishment
Sexual Harassment of Medical students- the spectrum
Rare= 1% or less
Common= 2%-10%
Frequent= >10%
Sexually harassment- females
50% harassed at least once
80% by male patients
12% by fellow students or residents
Sexually harassment- males
66% harassed at least once
80% by male patients
15% by fellow students or residents
-about being gay usually
Mean incidence of suicide among male physicians compared with other male professionals
150-190
Physicians who die by suicide
145 physicians suicide annually
Both female and male
Factors in physician suicide
40% of suicides due to alcohol or drugs
Workaholic
Recent loss, career, or marriage
Suicide with medications or guns
Previous behavioral impact on med school
Unprofessional behavior in med school –> future disciplinary action by boards
Failing a class in first two years also predictive
Impaired physicians
15% of physicians will be impaired at some point in their careers
alcohol
Alcohol- problematic use
Drunkenness at least once in last year or had 6 drinks in one day
Alcohol- problem drinker
Male: 5 or more drinks in one day
Female: 4 or more drinks in one day
Risky Problem Drinker
Same as problem drinker but engaged in potentially destructive behaviors while drinking
What % of male medical students reported drinking alcohol in the last month before study?
88% vs 57% college students
What % of female medical students drank alcohol in the last month?
88%
