COVID-19 is the most far-reaching public health emergency in generations, and its long-reaching effects have overwhelmed and overtaxed the health care community. Guest Dr. Reena Patel, an emergency medicine physician, shares her personal story about how the last two years treating patients amid staffing shortages and systemic issues amplified by the pandemic led to feelings of stress, frustration, and ultimately burnout.

For resources on combating physician burnout, visit stepsforward.org.

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