Stress in health professionals

At a time when the health professions are undergoing a period of considerable change, this book recommends ways in which this can be tackled and used positively for the benefit of both patients and health professionals.

Abstract

This book is aimed at occupational, clinical and health psychologists, nurses, doctors, paramedical staff and all who manage people in health settings. The editors have invited an international team of authors to review the literature with a focus on three main questions: how much stress there is, what stressors cause it and what can be done to help individuals and organizations cope with its consequences. The unique stresses arising from caring for the sick and dying are particularly explored. At a time when the health professions are undergoing a period of considerable change, both technical and financial, this book recommends ways in which this can be tackled and used positively for the benefit of both patients and health professionals.