Survey reveals excessive working hours of hospital doctors

Germany

A new survey of over 4000 of its members by the Marburger Bund doctors' union reveals the immense pressure faced by hospital doctors.
More than half (59%) report frequent mental stress and more than two thirds (69%) complain that they don't have enough time to treat patients. Nearly three quarters (72%) feel that their own health is being affected by working time arrangements that lead to disturbed sleep patterns and regular tiredness. Inadequate staffing means that many work excessive hours with more than two-thirds working on average more than the 48-hour limit set by working time legislation.
Read more at > Marburger Bund (DE)

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