We are Asking Our Physicians to Do Too Much. It’s No Wonder They are Burnt Out.

We have heard the phrases “physician fatigue” and “burnout” too often in the last year – and for good reason. Covid-19 has placed an incredible burden on our healthcare providers. However, as healthcare professionals, the stats representing physician burnout are not new for us.  

We have seen similar trends and stats for years. Covid-19 did not cause the current state of physician burnout, it has just exacerbated it and further exposed critical issues with the expectations placed on physicians in today’s healthcare system. Ludi conducted a survey of physicians across the country confirming that exact theory:

• 68 percent of physicians feel pessimistic or indifferent about their occupation
• 48 percent describe the relationship with their hospital partners/employers as combative or transactional at best