Ontario, Canada, 13th May 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Dr. Sugan Nathan (Suganthan Kayilasanathan), a respected family physician based in Toronto, has published a timely and thought-provoking new blog article titled “How Physician Burnout Impacts Patient Care.” Drawing from his personal experiences and frontline observations, Dr. Nathan explores how physician burnout not only affects doctors’ mental and physical health but also directly undermines the quality of care patients receive.
“Burnout isn’t just a personal issue for physicians—it’s a patient care issue,” says Dr. Nathan. “When doctors are exhausted, stressed, or disconnected, it impacts every aspect of their ability to provide thoughtful, compassionate care.”
In the article, Dr. Nathan explains how burnout can lead to reduced empathy, higher rates of medical errors, delayed decision-making, and strained teamwork among healthcare professionals. He offers insight into why systemic change is needed and discusses practical steps that both institutions and individuals can take to address the growing crisis.
“We need to create healthcare environments where doctors feel valued and supported,” Dr. Nathan writes. “Promoting work-life balance, investing in mental health resources, and redefining what success looks like in medicine are critical steps forward.”
The blog emphasizes that true progress must start early — by teaching stress management and emotional resilience to medical students before burnout becomes a chronic issue later in their careers.
With physician burnout becoming an urgent issue worldwide, Dr. Nathan’s article serves as both a call to action and a roadmap for creating a healthier future for healthcare providers and patients alike.
