Physicians' quality of life, illness and presenteeism: a cross-sectional epidemiological study.

Introduction: The World Health Organization defines quality of life as " an individuals' perception of their position in life, in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards, and concerns." physicians, when dealing with illness and exposing themselves to the risks of their profession, must act without compromising their own health status in view of the function performed.

Objectives: To evaluate and correlate physicians' quality of life, professional illness, and presenteeism.