Psychosocial health risk factors and resources of medical students and physicians: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Epidemiological data indicate elevated psychosocial health risks for physicians, e. g., burnout, depression, marital disturbances, alcohol and substance abuse, and suicide. The purpose of this study was to identify psychosocial healt...

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Main Authors: Wirsching Michael, Schwappach David LB, Kieschke Ulf, Voltmer Edgar, Spahn Claudia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6920/8/46