Media Advisory - CMA to release results of new National Physician Health Survey

Next week, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) will release findings from its National Physician Health Survey: A National Snapshot.

TORONTO, /CNW/ - Next week, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) will release findings from its National Physician Health Survey: A National Snapshot. Physician health is of rising concern in the country and the survey will provide data on the incidence of overall mental health, burnout, depression and suicidal ideation as reported by the medical profession.

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 10 at 5 a.m. EST via Canada Newswire (CNW)

WHAT:

CMA National Physician Health Survey: A National Snapshot

  • Overall rates of resiliency and well-being
  • Incidence of burnout, depression and suicidal ideation
  • Data by career stage, gender, practice and settings

SPOKESPEOPLE:

  • Dr. Gigi Osler, President, CMA
  • Dr. Sandy Buchman, President-Elect, CMA; palliative care specialist
  • Dr. Laurent Marcoux, Past President, CMA
  • Dr. Jeff Blackmer, CMA VP of Medical Professionalism

SOURCE Canadian Medical Association