Ann Surg June 2010 PMID 19934755

Burnout and medical errors among American surgeons.

Tait D Shanafelt, Charles M Balch, Gerald Bechamps, Tom Russell, Lotte Dyrbye, Daniel Satele, Paul Collicott, Paul J Novotny, Jeff Sloan, Julie Freischlag

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What people are saying

Several posts underscore the importance of the article by referencing its findings on the link between burnout and errors, such as calls for increased surgeon wellbeing and mentions of burnout’s dangers, while showing they recognize the study’s influence on healthcare discussions without detailed analysis. A tone of concern and urgency permeates the discussion, emphasizing awareness over critique, which collectively highlights the publication's impact on conversations about healthcare safety and mental health.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the link between burnout and medical errors, with posts emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health among surgeons.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show a moderate level of curiosity, referencing broader concerns about wellbeing and referencing the well-known study, indicating some engagement but not deep dives into methodology.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts mention concepts like burnout’s dangers and cite the study as widely referenced, suggesting some effort to contribute thoughts and connect to larger issues.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions highlight the significance of the publication in raising awareness about surgical safety and mental health, framing it as a call to action or an important health issue.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that a significant number of American surgeons (about 89 out of 7905) reported making a major medical error in the last three months, and most attributed these errors to personal rather than systemic issues.
  • There is a strong link between burnout, depression, and the likelihood of reporting medical errors, with higher levels of burnout—particularly emotional exhaustion and depersonalization—leading to increased chances of errors.
  • Factors like work hours, overnight call, and compensation did not significantly impact the probability of errors, suggesting that surgeon mental health and burnout are critical areas to address to improve patient safety.

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Iivo Hetemäki
@IivoHetemaki · X

Ei ole krooninen stressikään hyväksi, sillä burnoutin oireet ovat yhteydessä lisääntyneisiin lääkärin tekemiin virheisiin. 3/x https://t.co/0RcXsn5ZBg https://t.co/ImhZMkZ3Jd

Feb 3, 2021 · 12 likes · 1,955 followers View post →
InciSioN Pakistan
@incisionpk · X

Burnout is dangerous! #OurWellbeing #GlobalSurgery #WorldAnaesthesiaDay #WAD2020 #Wellbeing [Ref: https://t.co/yh0soJbITq https://t.co/Qariy7cR40 https://t.co/wobRKxUJAK https://t.co/pntZlrDUto] https://t.co/sahyT4A2Xg

Oct 16, 2020 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 453 followers View post →
Elenimo Chembe
@ElenimoC · X

@dr_qtc @JoramMD "Burnout and Medical Errors Among American Surgeons" Authors: Shanafelt, T. D., Balch, C. M., et al. Journal: Annals of Surgery Publication Date: June 2010 Summary: This survey of 7,905 U.S. surgeons found that 8.9% reported a major medical error in the past 3 months.

Mar 28, 2025 · 2,313 followers View post →
Khair Ul Barayya
@xrayKUB · X

RT @incisionpk: Burnout is dangerous! #OurWellbeing #GlobalSurgery #WorldAnaesthesiaDay #WAD2020 #Wellbeing [Ref: https://t.co/yh0soJbIT…

Oct 16, 2020 · 4 shares · 550 followers View post →
Alizeh Abbas
@AlizehAbbas16 · X

RT @incisionpk: Burnout is dangerous! #OurWellbeing #GlobalSurgery #WorldAnaesthesiaDay #WAD2020 #Wellbeing [Ref: https://t.co/yh0soJbIT…

Oct 17, 2020 · 4 shares · 546 followers View post →
InciSioN Pakistan
@incisionpk · X

Shanafelt T. D., Balch C. M., Bechamps G., et al. Burnout and medical errors among American surgeons. Annals of Surgery. 2010;251(6):995–1000. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e3181bfdab3.

Oct 16, 2020 · 453 followers View post →

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Elenimo Chembe
@ElenimoC · X

@dr_qtc @JoramMD "Burnout and Medical Errors Among American Surgeons" Authors: Shanafelt, T. D., Balch, C. M., et al. Journal: Annals of Surgery Publication Date: June 2010 Summary: This survey of 7,905 U.S. surgeons found that 8.9% reported a major medical error in the past 3 months.

Mar 28, 2025 · 2,313 followers View post →
Iivo Hetemäki
@IivoHetemaki · X

Ei ole krooninen stressikään hyväksi, sillä burnoutin oireet ovat yhteydessä lisääntyneisiin lääkärin tekemiin virheisiin. 3/x https://t.co/0RcXsn5ZBg https://t.co/ImhZMkZ3Jd

Feb 3, 2021 · 12 likes · 1,955 followers View post →
Alizeh Abbas
@AlizehAbbas16 · X

RT @incisionpk: Burnout is dangerous! #OurWellbeing #GlobalSurgery #WorldAnaesthesiaDay #WAD2020 #Wellbeing [Ref: https://t.co/yh0soJbIT…

Oct 17, 2020 · 4 shares · 546 followers View post →
InciSioN-Zambia
@IncisionZambia · X

RT @incisionpk: Burnout is dangerous! #OurWellbeing #GlobalSurgery #WorldAnaesthesiaDay #WAD2020 #Wellbeing [Ref: https://t.co/yh0soJbIT…

Oct 17, 2020 · 4 shares · 78 followers View post →
Khair Ul Barayya
@xrayKUB · X

RT @incisionpk: Burnout is dangerous! #OurWellbeing #GlobalSurgery #WorldAnaesthesiaDay #WAD2020 #Wellbeing [Ref: https://t.co/yh0soJbIT…

Oct 16, 2020 · 4 shares · 550 followers View post →
InciSioN Pakistan
@incisionpk · X

Burnout is dangerous! #OurWellbeing #GlobalSurgery #WorldAnaesthesiaDay #WAD2020 #Wellbeing [Ref: https://t.co/yh0soJbITq https://t.co/Qariy7cR40 https://t.co/wobRKxUJAK https://t.co/pntZlrDUto] https://t.co/sahyT4A2Xg

Oct 16, 2020 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 453 followers View post →
InciSioN Pakistan
@incisionpk · X

Shanafelt T. D., Balch C. M., Bechamps G., et al. Burnout and medical errors among American surgeons. Annals of Surgery. 2010;251(6):995–1000. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e3181bfdab3.

Oct 16, 2020 · 453 followers View post →
HAlsoW
@TrialPivot · X

@nachkari Decent amount of research done on this in healthcare, this is a widely cited paper on surgeon burnout and medical errors https://t.co/l3LIyGEF1v

May 5, 2020 · 358 followers View post →