One doctor described wanting to die after bosses repeatedly told her patients would die if she took time off work. Photo / SuppliedOne doctor described wanting to die after bosses repeatedly told her patients would die if she took time off work. "I was told my burnout was my personality, even though one of my other colleagues was also burnt out. In the report, other doctors spoke of working every day for six weeks during Covid-19 lockdown and battling to meet patient needs. ASMS director of policy and research and report author Dr Charlotte Chambers said Dr X's story was consistent with other doctors' accounts of work burnout.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 06, 2021 17:03 UTC