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Unveiling the Silent Epidemic: Burnout Among Urologists

Sanjay P. Dhangar

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Urology, Nephrology and Andrology International 8(1):p 25-26, January – June 2023. | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/unai.2456-5016.8123.3

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Dhangar SP. Unveiling the silent epidemic: burnout among urologists. Urol Nephrol Androl Int. 2023;8(1):25-26

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Received : December 20, 2022         Accepted : February 18, 2023          Published : June 25, 2023

Abstract

Burnout among urologists is a self-reported and job-related syndrome like entity that is   getting recognition as an important factor affecting urologists. The term burnout was coined in   1980 by Dr Herbert J. Freudenberger. The term implicates poor work-life balance and increasing dis-satisfaction among the urologists. It is taking a big toll over the physical and mental health. We here try to highlight factors leading to burnout and the necessary steps to reduce it

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Dhangar SP. Unveiling the silent epidemic: burnout among urologists. Urol Nephrol Androl Int. 2023;8(1):25-26

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December 20, 2022 February 18, 2023 June 25, 2023
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/unai.2456-5016.8123.3

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EpidemicBurnoutUrologistGenitourinary SurgeryUrosurgeon

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Received December 20, 2022
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