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DOs share why they are staying in patient care

By The DO Staff

02.28.25

Patient care encompasses providing access to health care, reconciling EHR discrepancies, coaching patients on addressing financial and social barriers, and facilitating the transition of care. Many physicians are leaving patient care or considering it, with the common reasons including burnout, bureaucratic tasks, long hours and lack of family time.