Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4280506 The American Journal of Surgery 2009 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

Compassion fatigue or “burn out” occurs in all surgeons at some point in their career. Compassion fatigue can be identified, prevented and treated by simple measures of self care. In addition, learning techniques of mindfulness can allow surgeons to see their work in a way that decreases stress.

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