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Physician Burnout and the Case for Digital Boundaries
Why 'always-on' is a clinical risk — not a productivity boost.
Dr. Aisha Rahman
MD, MRCPsych · Psychiatry
February 12, 20267 min read1,331 views0
Burnout among clinicians crossed 50% prevalence in several 2025 surveys. Digital demands are now cited in the top three contributing factors in every meta-analysis published this year.
The Two Costs of Always-On
- Cognitive. Context-switching between clinical and content work degrades both.
- Clinical. Decision fatigue from a buzzing phone is measurable by the end of a shift.
Three Boundaries That Actually Work
- 1Scheduled publishing windows. Let software post for you.
- 2Comment-review digests. Once a day, not all day.
- 3A clear "not a medical advice" pin on every social profile — it legitimises your right not to respond in real time.
References
If you or a colleague are struggling, reach out to a licensed mental-health professional.
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