What are the key mental and financial challenges doctors faced during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What are the key mental and financial challenges doctors faced during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense mental and financial strains on doctors worldwide. Key mental challenges include increased anxiety, burnout, and PTSD-like symptoms due to long working hours, witnessing patient suffering, and changes in patient interactions. Financially, many doctors faced reduced patient volumes, pay cuts, and challenges transitioning to telehealth, impacting their traditional revenue models significantly. In moving forward, physicians must advocate for better resources and support related to both mental health and financial stability.