A crescendo of circumstances burdening physicians to the point of burnout is reshaping the already fragile health care system of the United States.
A mass exodus of doctors from some practices, reduced hours among others, high suicide rates, and an increase in cash-based practices are straining an already stressed system. While some doctors are courageous enough to speak up—often after leaving corporate health care positions because of lack of respect and workplace autonomy—others silently suffer under pressure.
