1 in 10 Emergency Physicians Leaving Canadian ERs, National Survey Suggests A recent national survey in Canada has revealed that one out of every 10 emergency physicians has left their specialty, while nearly half of respondents have reduced their clinical hours or taken time off due to burnout.
The alarming numbers are a reflection of the grueling work environment and a symptom of a deeper issue – a health care system in disarray.
The survey's findings echo the personal accounts of emergency physicians like Dr. Kaitlin Stockton, who has witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of chronic overcrowding and staff shortages on patient care.