Burnout among French GPs in training: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

This is the first French national survey about burnout in French GP trainees. It confirms the findings of previous French regional studies, which showed an increased rate of depersonalisation but decreased rates of emotional exhaustion. Trainees play an important role in the French health system: they represent tomorrow's doctors, so these results are worrying for the French public-health system. They imply a need for action by doctors, professional bodies, and healthcare organisations. A few preventive measures could be tested, such as creating an employment contract for trainees, helping trainees to assume responsibilities step by step, and putting more thought into training in outpatient clinics.