Study Finds Up to 75% of Resident Doctors Suffer Burnout

A systematic review published in the journal Acta Médica Portuguesa found that burnout may affect up to 75 percent of resident doctors (médicos internos) in the country. The authors noted that chronic occupational stress compromises mental health, patient care standards, and clinical safety in public hospitals. The research urges health authorities to implement national psychological support programs and working-hour protections across medical residency programs.