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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
83% of Doctors in India Report Mental Fatigue, 70% Cite Workplace Safety Concerns
New Delhi: Medical brand Knya on the occasion of National Doctor's day has launched Knya Vitals 2025: Behind the Scrubs, a nationwide survey capturing insights from over 10,000 healthcare professionals across the country. The report intends to highlight the emotional, ethical, and physical toll of practising medicine in India today. The report finds that 83 per cent of doctors experience mental or emotional fatigue, with the rate rising to 87 per cent among women. One in three doctors reports having less than an hour each day for personal time, including rest and time with family. Workplace safety remains a serious concern, with 7 out of 10 respondents saying they do not feel safe at work. The report also states that 1 in 2 medical professionals feel pressured by their institutions to act against the Medical Code of Ethics. Among women doctors, 70 per cent say they feel unsafe at work, and 75 per cent regret entering or continuing in the medical profession. Fatigue levels are higher in smaller cities, with 85 per cent of respondents in tier 2 and 3 locations reporting emotional or physical exhaustion, compared to 74 per cent in Tier 1 cities. The survey indicated that doctors in India are also working significantly longer hours than the national average. Half of the surveyed medical professionals report working more than 60 hours a week, and 15 per cent work beyond 80 hours. Professionals in the 25–34 age group report the longest hours, highest levels of fatigue, and the most regret about career choices. This regret, however, drops notably after the age of 35. The report also highlights the compensation aspect. In terms of compensation and recognition, 43 per cent of respondents feel underpaid and cite inadequate institutional support during the most demanding years of their careers. Doctors practicing in tier 2 and 3 cities such as Nagpur and Aurangabad report more severe fatigue and safety concerns than their counterparts in larger metros, attributing this to limited mental health resources and overburdened infrastructure. According to the report, concerns about artificial intelligence displacing jobs are minimal, with fewer than 1 per cent of doctors viewing AI as a threat. Instead, 55 per cent of respondents fear burnout or mental health breakdowns, 50 per cent worry about a collapse of the public healthcare system, and 48 per cent cite concerns about physical safety in their workplace. Long working hours were identified by 58 per cent of respondents as the most significant barrier to well-being, followed by patient overload at 46 per cent and administrative burden at 36 per cent.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Long hours, low safety: Over 80% of India's doctors face burnout
Half of India's doctors are working more than 60 hours a week —far exceeding the national average—yet nearly 43 per cent say they feel undervalued. These findings come from a first-of-its-kind survey involving over 10,000 healthcare professionals across the country, released to mark National Doctors' Day. The report by Knya, a leading medical brand, uncovers a worrying trend: increasing levels of mental fatigue, safety concerns, and overwhelming workloads that are pushing medical professionals—especially young and female doctors—to their limits. Key findings from the survey 83 per cent of doctors report mental or emotional fatigue 87 per cent of female doctors experience mental exhaustion, compared to 77 per cent of their male peers 50 per cent of respondents work over 60 hours a week; 15 per cent exceed 80 hours One in three doctors gets less than 60 minutes a day for themselves or family 43 per cent feel underpaid and undervalued 85 per cent of doctors in smaller cities report fatigue— 11 per cent more than their peers in Tier 1 cities One in two doctors feels pressured to act against the Medical Code of Ethics Seven out of ten medical professionals say they do not feel safe at work Early-career doctors feel the sharpest strain Doctors aged 25–34 are among the worst affected. They not only work the longest hours but also report the highest regret levels, with 70 per cent saying they regret the personal sacrifices made for the medical profession. This drops significantly after the age of 35, suggesting early-career burnout as a key concern. Women face heightened challenges Women doctors are at greater risk on multiple fronts: 70 per cent of women doctors feel unsafe at work 72 per cent of female doctors in Tier 2 and 3 cities report feeling unsafe— 10 per cent higher than in metros 75 per cent feel regret joining or continuing in medicine They experience higher levels of emotional fatigue than their male colleagues Geography of fatigue Fatigue isn't evenly spread. Doctors in Tier 2 and 3 cities like Nagpur and Aurangabad report higher stress levels due to limited resources and support. These areas see: Higher workloads Poor infrastructure Scarce mental health resources Ethical stress and daily struggles Beyond physical exhaustion, doctors are also dealing with moral dilemmas. Half of those surveyed said they feel institutional pressure to violate ethical medical standards. Combined with administrative duties and patient overload, the emotional burden is immense. The real concern: burnout While industries debate the role of artificial intelligence, India's doctors have more urgent concerns: 55 per cent fear mental health collapse or burnout 50 per cent worry about the failure of public healthcare 48 per cent fear physical harm while on duty Daily challenges include 58 per cent cite long working hours 46 per cent struggle with patient overload 36 per cent are weighed down by administrative tasks As the survey highlights, these figures aren't just statistics—they reflect the lived reality of those on the frontlines of India's healthcare system. Without urgent support and systemic change, the country risks further straining the very professionals it depends on.
