Sources of support for doctors during COVID-19 and beyond

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, surveys consistently report those working in healthcare experience high levels of workplace stress.

6 May 2020

Length: 9:30

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, surveys consistently report those working in healthcare experience high levels of workplace stress. However, a recent survey suggests the pandemic has magnified stressful working conditions for healthcare professionals to an unprecedented level.

Dr Sally Old explores ways of managing the pressures of clinical practice and some of the places doctors can find additional support.

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