Overview
Psychogenic fatigue refers to a state of physical and mental exhaustion not attributable to identifiable medical or physiological causes, often impacting professionals in high-stress environments such as healthcare and emergency services. 17101821233341506668Diagnosis
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Key Recommendations
References
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