Crisis in Critical Care: South Korea's Healthcare System Fails Its Frontliners Amid Rising Burnout Rates

In a revealing study by the Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine, the alarming prevalence of burnout among critical care professionals highlights the systemic failures of South Korea's healthcare system to protect its most essential workers. Factors such as long hours, inadequate support, and the overwhelming demands of patient care underscore the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare reform and increased government intervention to ensure the well-being of healthcare staff and the safety of patients.