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Stress in general practice. How can GPs cope?

P Schattner1

  • 1Department of Community Medicine and General Practice, Monash University, Victoria.

Australian Family Physician
|December 10, 1998
PubMed
Summary

General Practitioners (GPs) face significant stress, impacting their health and patient care. This study explores coping strategies and support systems for GPs to mitigate work-related strain.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • General Practice Medicine
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Excessive workplace stress negatively affects General Practitioners' (GPs) physical and psychological well-being.
  • This stress can compromise the quality of patient care delivered by GPs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the spectrum of coping mechanisms accessible to GPs.
  • To propose supportive interventions and structures for GPs experiencing high stress levels.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing coping strategies for healthcare professionals.
  • Analysis of support systems applicable to the general practice setting.

Main Results:

  • Effective coping strategies include social support (family, peers), problem-solving, and stress management techniques.
  • GPs may benefit from training that enhances their own patient-like self-care skills.

Conclusions:

  • Support groups facilitated by professional divisions can aid stressed GPs.
  • The medical profession and government must address systemic pressures on general practice, including financial strain, to prevent excessive GP stress.

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