Being a doctor takes its toll
Demanding workloads and performance standards can be unremitting on all doctors
In obstetrics and gynecology, we often face unique emergencies and must make quick decisions
Unlike most other specialists, OB/GYNs must respond quickly to patient demands
operate confidently and skillfully, conscious of risk
and be “on" at a moment’s notice
Understandably, OB/GYNs report some of the highest burnout rates among physicians
It’s a long-standing problem that’s finally getting attention from the medical community
In 2017, the World Medical Association made a critical addition to the Physician’s Pledge
“I WILL ATTEND to my own health, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard”
We must acknowledge the unique expectations of birth
and further investigate the rates and impact of burnout in RANZCOG trainees and specialists
in order to safely deliver the next generation
Robson & Cukierman. "Burnout, mental health, and ‘wellness' in obstetricians and gynaecologists." Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol (2019)