[Pathogenetic and salutogenetic aspects of physicians' health].

Objective: To analyse pathogenetic and salutogenetic processes of physicians suffering from depression, burnout and drug addiction.

Methods: Qualitative follow-up interviews with 32 former physician patients from the Oberbergkliniken hospital group.

Results: Long working hours, bureaucratic restrictions and double burdens of combining family life and professional demands are major pathogenetic strains.