New Survey Uncovers the Future of Medicine is in Jeopardy
BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Physicians Foundation announces its new survey, 2023 Survey of America's Current and Future Physicians, with findings that demonstrate a critical need for systemic changes within the health industry to help improve the future of medicine. Similar to previous years, the state of physician wellbeing remains low; however, residents and medical students report even lower states of wellbeing. In recognition of National Physician Suicide Awareness (NPSA) Day on September 17, The Physicians Foundation and The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation are accelerating systems change through Vital Signs: The Campaign to Prevent Physician Suicide to improve the wellbeing of physicians at all stages of their careers.
- "The Foundation's latest survey demonstrates these impacts on both current and future physicians, signifying that systemic change must happen now to help improve the future of medicine.
- In the face of these challenges, the survey suggests that residents and medical students strive to support themselves and each other.
- The future of medicine is dependent on change to offer the right resources and eliminate barriers that impact physicians' wellbeing.
- We envision a future where seeking mental health services is universally viewed as a sign of strength for the physicians of today and tomorrow."