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What is the most stressful position to hold on to a hospital staff, doctor, or not?

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The most stressful position to hold in a hospital staff is undoubtedly the role of an Emergency Room (ER) Doctor. ER Doctors are required to handle acutely ill or injured patients with a wide range of medical issues, often with little time for diagnosis and treatment decisions. This requires them to be able to think quickly, have good clinical judgement and be able to make difficult decisions under immense time pressure. On top of this expectation, they must perform consequential diagnostics such as ordering tests, tracking results and interpreting them accurately in order to provide quality care for those at risk of death or permanent disability. ER Doctors may also need additional skills such as stress management and communication abilities in order to provide support for grieving family members or maintain their composure when dealing with chaotic situations within the hospital environment. Keeping all these factors into account, it's clear that this role is one of the most challenging yet rewarding jobs anyone can undertake – both mentally and physically demanding but incredibly rewarding when lives are saved due to quick thinking and experience-informed decision making within high-pressure environments.

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