Seventy nine-percent of physicians believe health systems fail to adequately recognize or address “quiet quitting,” according to a new survey of 600 physicians from Sermo, a healthcare provider engagement platform.
Here are five more things to know from the survey:
1. Many physicians are adjusting their work behaviors in ways that could impact patient care:
- 43% are minimizing documentation.
- 37% have reduced patient-facing hours.
- 43% are turning down leadership roles.
- 37% are skipping professional development opportunities.
2. Despite experiencing burnout, only 22% of physicians are taking more time off.
3. 82% of physicians avoid seeking mental health support out of fear of professional consequences.
4. Administrative burden remains the leading cause of burnout, with 67% of physicians naming it their top concern. Flexible work arrangements came in second, cited by 56% of respondents, underscoring a growing need for work-life balance.
5. Forty-two percent of physicians reported feeling less empathetic toward patients, and 45% said they’ve reduced communication outside of regular hours.
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