Workload, rotas, burnout and recovery, treated as problems to solve rather than badges to wear. Evidence on what helps, and doctors on what changed.
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- What does the evidence say about burnout in doctors?
- What makes a rota sustainable?
- Is part-time work a real option?
- How do I recover after a hard stretch?
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