Report on doctor burnout prevention ‘a blueprint for change’

A report shows around seven out of ten doctors are suffering from the symptoms of burnout.

Senior doctors are warning workforce wellbeing in Scotland’s NHS is at “crisis point” and failing patients.

A report from the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland found seven out of ten doctors have either experienced burnout, or are living with its effects.

The Health Secretary says they are investing in wellbeing support, but medics say constant exhaustion and excessive workloads are causing them to leave the profession.

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Last updated Feb 4th, 2026 at 15:22

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