Recognizing the Signs of Physician Burnout October 16, 2017 Resources Burnout, NORCAL, Physician Burnout, Stress 0 Physicians May Be Prone to Burnout: Recognize the Warning Signs More than half of U.S. physicians report symptoms of burnout — a 25% increase from 2013 to 2017.¹ This is a serious concern, because physician burnout can lead to patients suffering adverse events² or leave physicians unable to express empathy and compassion with their patients.³ In this special report, the Risk Management Specialists at NORCAL help you identify the signs of physician burnout so you can address it before it harms your practice. Concerns Learn why physician burnout is a serious problem. Challenges Recognize warning signs of physician burnout. Best Practices Know the specialties with the highest rates of physician burnout. Comments are closed.