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France: the great exhaustion of interns in medicine
Audio 7:30 p.m.
"Since the start of 2021, at least 7 interns have committed suicide, victims of overwork, pressure, harassment, lack of psychological support"... © Claire Leys/RFI
By: Claire Leys
They are not yet qualified and yet their job is already exhausting them, even killing them.
In France, medical interns represent 40% of medical staff in hospitals.
Half-doctor, half-student, some work more than 80 hours a week, and all are confronted with the violence of the medical world on a daily basis. Since the beginning of 2021, at least 7 interns have committed suicide, victims of overwork , pressure, harassment, lack of psychological support...
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"France: the great exhaustion of interns in medicine", a Great report by Claire Leys. (Rebroadcast September 16, 2021).
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