Editorial

Abstract

Following a national survey of physicians in the US of America, It was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine 2012 medical experience fatigue than other workers Americans (1). The Lifestyle Report Medscape now reports that 46% of physicians responding suffering from fatigue (burnout) that is, it is increasing the incidence of this syndrome Doctors (2). The 'fatigue' is defined as the lack of enthusiasm for work, sense of cynicism and a low sense of accomplishment staff. In general, and depending on the specialty, 30% to 65% doctors suffer from fatigue, with about 50% in those practice critical care, emergency medicine and family care, internists and general surgeons; the percentage is 49% for those They practiced obstetrics and gynecology (are in the upper third of all specialties).