Year: 2005
Type: article
Abstract: 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.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Jill Benson, Karen Magraith
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W83270776