Dr Hajela’s comment that burnout is not a diagnosis is a point well taken. Physicians in distress need a clear diagnostic assessment and an appropriate treatment approach.1 For this to happen, we need to combat the stigma regarding mental health issues so that physicians in distress willingly seek help when needed. Promotion of physician resilience is also an important goal, as Dr Hajela highlighted in his response.
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