Stress and the healthcare worker; As complicated or as simple as fear and hope

Journal of Medical Practice Management

Volumn 30, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 28-30

  Harry, Eudene ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

Burnout; Healthcare worker; Stress

Indexed keywords

ADDICTION; ANXIETY; BURNOUT; DEPRESSION; HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL; HUMAN; MENTAL STRESS; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; REVIEW; SUICIDE;

ANXIETY; BURNOUT, PROFESSIONAL; DEPRESSION; HEALTH PERSONNEL; HUMANS; STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL; SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS; SUICIDE;

EID: 84908370984     PISSN: 87550229     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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