How locum tenens can solve physician burnout

In early 2004, I was at the height of my career as a neurosurgeon in solo practice, but I was also well on my way to clinical depression. I was angry and couldn’t relax, and I was always irritated. Even a few days off didn’t help because of the mountain of phone calls and paperwork waiting for me upon return to work.  I asked myself, is this burnout?

Coincidentally, I happened …

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