With thanks to Dr Crippen and Newsnight for highlighting these grave statistics. Next month Newsnight are showing a documentary, "Struggling in Silence". They explore the dark side of the profession, about the little-known and rarely discussed problem of depression and suicide among physicians. The unsettling truth is that doctors have the highest rate of suicide of any profession. They report:
“Every year, between 300 and 400 physicians take their own lives—roughly one a day.”
That shocking statistic speaks for itself.
“Every year, between 300 and 400 physicians take their own lives—roughly one a day.”
That shocking statistic speaks for itself.
5 comments:
I'm truly appalled to learn of this. I hope it is an issue that will be given the highest priority.
Thanks Ellee for your concern.
Hi Michelle,
A sad account for a respected profession. What formal support mechanisms exist now? Paul
This is awful.
I think Juvenal had it 2000 years ago:
Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?
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