Tragic Consequences of Overworked Doctors: Japanese Family Mourns Loss
The family of a 26-year-old doctor in Japan who died by suicide last year after working over 200 hours of overtime in a single month is calling for change in the country's overwork culture. The doctor had not taken a day off for three months and had expressed feelings of desperation and lack of support. Japan has long struggled with an overwork culture, leading to legislation to prevent death and injury from excessive work hours. The health care sector is particularly affected, with high pressure and long hours taking a toll on the mental health of doctors. Reforms have been made, but the issue persists.