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Prevención del suicidio en médicos.

Authors :
Mingote Adán, José Carlos
Crespo Hervás, Dolores
Hernández Álvarez, Matilde
Navío, Mercedes
García-Pando, Consuelo Rodrigo
Source :
Medicina y Seguridad del Trabajo; apr-jun2013, Vol. 59 Issue 231, p176-204, 29p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article reports an increase in suicide rates among physicians in the U.S. and Great Britain as compared to other countries. The suicide rate of male physicians is higher than that of the general population and the tendency is most prevalent in female psychiatrist and anesthetists. It highlights that physicians face difficulties such as stress, high responsibility and maintaining balance between work and family.

Details

Language :
Spanish
ISSN :
0465546X
Volume :
59
Issue :
231
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Medicina y Seguridad del Trabajo
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
90507864
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4321/s0465-546x2013000200002