Compassion fatigue and burnout - the role of Balint groups
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2005
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Benson, J.
Magraith, K.
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Australian Family Physician, 2005; 34(6):497-498
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Jill Benson; Karen Magraith
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General practitioners are often the ‘first port of call’ for patients with a range of mental health problems, many of whom have a history of trauma or loss. Exposure to emotionally difficult situations puts them at risk of burnout and compassion fatigue. Balint groups are groups of GPs, usually facilitated by a psychiatrist, who discuss the doctor-patient relationship and provide peer support. Participation in Balint groups, along with other professional and personal activities, has the potential to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout in participants.
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Copyright © 2005 Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Copyright to Australian Family Physician. Reproduced with permission. Permission to reproduce must be sought from the publisher, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.