Mdedge Psychcast

In this episode of the MDedge Psychcast, Sidney Zisook, MD, gives a Masterclass lecture on physician suicide and Dr. RK talks about what can be spoken into existence.  If you have ideas, suggestions, questions for Dr. Norris or Dr. RK, or feedback for the show, please email us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter @MDedgePsych.   Show NotesBy Jacqueline Posada, MD Introduction Suicide in general population increased by 30% since 1999. The suicide rate was 14 people in every 100,000 up from 10.5 people per 100,000 in 1999. 400 physicians die per year. However, there is not great data collection about profession-specific suicide Suicide is the leading cause of death in male residents and the 2nd leading cause of death in female residents This represents a serious loss of the medical profession as well as the thousands of patients who lose their physician as well    Risks factors for physician suicide   Psychological: Physicians tend be contentious, perfectionistic, and compulsive. They