Addressing the Brain Drain Crisis among Healthcare Professionals
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https://doi.org/10.53685/jshmdc.v5i1.208Keywords:
Brain drain, Healthcare professionals, Healthcare professionals' crisesAbstract
Many of our healthcare professionals are growing increasingly frustrated and experiencing various psychological conditions, leading to feelings of depression and stress within our society. This editorial will explore the reasons behind the brain draining of healthcare professionals in Pakistan.
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