Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Jul 1999
ReviewThe role of stress in anaesthetists' health and well-being.
Stress is an inevitable part of our personal and professional lives. When poorly managed, stress will accumulate to levels that become injurious to our health and well-being. Burnout is one such consequence. ⋯ The role of the medical marriage and dual-career relationships are scrutinized. The importance of retaining the humanistic essence of medicine is emphasized. Stress management strategies and coping responses, including self-care and humor, are discussed.