Gender divide in GP burnout and stress revealed by new survey
Female GPs report longer consultations, more complex cases and higher rates of burnout, prompting calls for Medicare reform.
Female GPs are spending more time with patients, handling more complex cases, and experiencing higher rates of burnout than their male counterparts, according to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' latest Health of the Nation report. The survey of more than 3,500 GPs has reignited calls for changes to Medicare's time-tiered payment system.