Abstract
This case study aims to draw attention to the impact of work-related stress on psychiatrists. The first author's account of his own experience is supplemented by accounts from his secretary and wife. The aims of this report are to assist others to recognise the effects of work-related stress in themselves, to point out the impact on others, and to propose that doctors in training should be made aware of the issues.
Highlights
The National Audit Office publication A Safer Place to Work recently stated that work-related stress ‘has emerged as a serious issue’ (National Audit Office, 2003 p. 3)
A recent questionnaire study in the West Midlands found that 22% of respondents admitted to past mental health problems (White et al, 2006)
It was becoming increasingly difficult to approach him, as he didn’t seem to have time to talk or discuss things. He was not dealing with things; the post and messages mounted up and it was falling on me to sort things out, increasing my stress.We had no contact with each other first thing in the morning, and it got to the stage when he did not even greet me
Summary
This case study aims to draw attention to the impact of work-related stress on psychiatrists. The aims of this report are to assist others to recognise the effects of work-related stress in themselves, to point out the impact on others, and to propose that doctors in training should be made aware of the issues
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