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The Physician Suicide Crisis, Christian J. Leonardo Apr 2022

The Physician Suicide Crisis, Christian J. Leonardo

The Review: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Research

Abstract

Background: Mental health has been a serious issue among physicians over the past century. It is clear if we do not address this issue, the doctor shortage in America will continue to rise and the quality of care that patients receive will continue to deteriorate.

Methods: Literary research was conducted using both primary and secondary sources in order to find historical evidence of the mental health crisis among physicians.

Findings: It is clear that there is a mental health crisis among physicians by the staggering statistics that will be discussed throughout the paper. It is also evident that more …