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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2024 · 3 MIN

Donegal IMO President discusses mass burnout among Irish doctors

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A Donegal GP has shared their thoughts on a new survey that revealed almost two-thirds of Irish doctors say they're regularly burnt out or exhausted.The results, carried out by the Medical Protection Society, involving 548 doctors, found 6 in ten think the Government doesn't do enough to ensure mental health supports are funded.It is understood to be an across the board healthcare issue, affecting both hospital and general practice doctors.President of the IMO, Dr Denis McCauley, says although mental health supports are important, the priority must be additional hospital beds and increased staffing:

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