La Sindrome del Burn-out: responsabilità professionale e profili giuridici

Abstract

The Author, after a rapid clinic and gnoseologic setting of the BOS (Burn-Out Syndrome), and particularly focusing on the etiologic features and the relational peculiarities, discusses the clinic case of a 36 years-old nurse affected by BOS, analyzing and evaluating its medico-legal aspects, particularly referring it to professional responsibility. Subsequently, some normative important references are proposed as to give a more exhaustive comprehension of the case and of its concerning legal implications. Finally, some useful management and legal general indications are provided to prevent this currently fast growing occupational-related phenomenon.