Doctors may like power or need to be needed. As with patients, the doctors past experiences and psychodynamic factors play a part. The doctor and patient may be emotionally attached or involved with one another. Loneliness may increase the consultation frequency.

Is being a doctor sad?

Taken together, the research shows that about one in three residents or medical students are clinically depressed at some point during their training. Things dont necessarily improve after residents get licensed. Doctors have higher rates of suicide on average.

Do doctors like their patients?

Despite having favorites, physicians report striving to provide the best care for everyone. Summary: Physicians like the majority of their patients, but a majority like some more than others, a study indicates.