Medscape considered various factors to rank the best and worst places for physicians to avoid burnout, in its "Best and Worst Places to Practice 2017."
Factors included number of lawsuits; punitive medical board; teamwork among physician assistants and nurse practitioners; cultural attractions; crime rates; and divorce rates.
Here the top five places for physicians to practice:
1. Minnesota
• Recommended city: Minneapolis
• Third happiest and healthiest population
2. Wisconsin
• Recommended city: Madison
• Third most livable city
3. South Dakota
• Recommended city: Sioux Falls
• High ratings for well-being
4. Iowa
• Recommended city: Des Moines
• High physician incomes
5. Vermont
• Recommended city: Burlington
• Safest state in the nation
These five states ranked lowest:
1. Louisiana
• Highest rate of malpractice suits
• Least healthy population
2. Arizona
• High malpractice rates
• Many uninsured patients
3. Nevada
• Unhealthy population
• Many uninsured patients
4. New Mexico
• Many uninsured patients
• Less family friendly
5. Oklahoma
• Higher risk of being sued
• Unhealthy population