GoKawiilSurgeon's essay describes burnout risks in medicine after Dr Andrew Bryant's suicide
A practicing surgeon writes about recurring bouts of depression, anxiety and burnout during 13 years in medicine, prompted by the suicide of Brisbane gastroenterologist Dr Andrew Bryant. He describes extreme on-call schedules, including 12 days of 24-hour availability out of 14, and long study hours during exam preparation as major stressors affecting his family and personal life.