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Prophylactic collegial bravery: Pointing out risk for complaints
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Prophylactic collegial bravery: Pointing out risk for complaints
Wednesday 22 November 2023, 12:25 AM
Being burnt out puts GPs at risk of complaints [Image: Rotofrank on iStock]
Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps explains how you can provide a prophylactic gift to colleagues by helping them to see themselves as others see them
Key points, Risk factors for complaints include depression, early-onset dementia, autism spectrum disorder and burnout.
Recognition of such factors after a comp, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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4. Haar J, O'Kane C. A post-lockdown study of burnout risk amongst New Zealand essential workers. Soc Sci Med 2022;306:115157.
5. Sun A. Doctors with autism speak out against stigma. Spectrum, 9 March 2023.
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