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Juan C Almonte¹, Pablo Muñoz², Javiera Parrini³

¹Departamento de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental Oriente, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Revista Medica De Chile

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Physician consensus on optimal sick leave is lacking, leading to increased use, especially for psychiatric conditions. Prolonged sick leave may cause more harm than good, increasing health risks and economic loss.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Psychiatry
Public Health Policy

Background:

Lack of consensus exists among physicians, social security representatives, and researchers regarding optimal sick leave policies.
Sick leave utilization has steadily increased over the past decade, with a notable rise in the psychiatric field.
Factors contributing to this increase include policy changes, the use of psychiatric diagnoses for social needs, and labor market shifts.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the impact of current sick leave trends on the physician-patient relationship.
To evaluate the consequences of increased sick leave on healthcare budgets.
To review the evidence regarding the benefits and drawbacks of prolonged sick leave.

Main Methods:

Literature review of published evidence on sick leave.
Analysis of trends in sick leave utilization, particularly in psychiatry.
Examination of the effects on physician-patient dynamics and health economics.

Main Results:

Prolonged sick leave, despite reducing presenteeism, is associated with significant negative outcomes.
Evidence suggests increased morbidity, mortality, workplace phobia, and economic losses from extended sick leave.
The rising trend in sick leave strains healthcare resources and impacts the physician-patient relationship.

Conclusions:

Current sick leave practices, particularly prolonged durations, may yield more harm than benefits.
Revisiting sick leave policies is crucial to mitigate negative patient and societal outcomes.
Further research is needed to establish evidence-based guidelines for optimal sick leave duration and management.