Suicide among physicians: what do we know about it?
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Introduction The prevalence of mental illness has increased worldwide over the past few years. At same time, and even in sense, there is also an increase suicide rates with special incidence certain risk groups, among which health professionals stand out. In this particular group, physicians seem to represent a class particularly vulnerable by stress demand associated it, but access knowledge about potentially lethal means. For very part, they have higher than general population. Objectives This paper aims better understand phenomenon identify medical specialties are most vulnerable. Methods Bibliographic research Pubmed® database using terms “suicide physicians”. Results data obtained from scientific literature consulted indicate that population, greater emphasis on females who compared males. Work factors translate into levels combined easy use means contribute significantly phenomenon. Perfectionist personality traits high sense responsibility duty important characteristics place these position vulnerability. With regard different specialties, anesthesiology, psychiatry family medicine ones class. Conclusions suicide, although admittedly class, not homogeneous countries, being naturally influenced satisfaction/gratification performance their profession. countries such as Switzerland Canada show professional satisfaction. opposite direction, dissatisfaction exercise clinical activity fatigue burnout. Medical women, due need combine tasks responsibility, at risk. it necessary develop strategies more appropriate for prevention early identification situations can be experienced only improving working conditions addressing suffering disorders. Disclosure Interest None Declared
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عنوان ژورنال: European Psychiatry
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['0924-9338', '1778-3585']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.2373