Engelsk titel: Anesthesiologists and the risk for suicidal behaviour: a note of concern
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Författare:
Gurunathan, Usha
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 48
Dokumenttyp:
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UI-nummer: 12013204
Sammanfattning
Although physicians seem to have healthy lifestyles, they can be susceptible to the stress of the profession, resulting in substance abuse and depression that may culminate in suicide. Amongst the medical fields, anesthesiology has been considered as a stressful specialty due to the huge responsibility involved in safe care of patients through any surgery as well as the production pressure and time constraints in the work atmosphere. This burden, along with the advanced clinical skills and ready accessibility to potent drugs, increases the risk of addiction and suicide. This article summarises the results from various studies done so far on the factors contributing to the risk of suicide in physicians, in particular anesthesiologists, and discusses the issues associated with detection of the extent of the problem along with strategies to prevent further increase in the problem. It is intended to raise public awareness about this occupational hazard amongst trainees and consultants in this profession.