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The authors of this article analyzed the importance of developing a support system for physicians so they can effectively cope with stress in the workplace, especially following an adverse medical event. Researchers found that peer support groups are one of the most effective support systems for physicians.

 

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Hu, Y.-Y., Fix, M. L., Hevelone, N. D., Lipsitz, S. R., Greenberg, C. C., Weissman, J. S., & Shapiro, J. (2012). Physicians’ needs in coping with emotional stressors: the case for peer support. Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill.: 1960), 147(3), 212–217. https://doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.2011.312