Psychological Safety of Physicians: Individual Resources, Subjective Perceptions, and Typology in Modern Conditions

This study examines physicians’ psychological safety as an internal resource amid modern challenges. A survey of 112 doctors measured their emotional intelligence (EI), resilience, and gathered personal definitions of “psychological safety.” Cluster analysis identified three profiles: about one-third of doctors had low EI and resilience, nearly half moderate, and around one-fifth high. Doctors most often described feeling safe at work as being protected from patient aggression, having a balanced workload, and receiving support from colleagues and management. EI was strongly correlated with resilience. These findings show that doctors’ psychological safety is multi-dimensional, combining external factors (organizational and social support) with internal factors (personal coping resources). The study underscores the need for measures to improve work environments and to strengthen physicians’ individual resilience and emotional skills.