Introduction. Stress is any abnormal reaction of the human organism that manifests itself in psychological and physical symptoms and behavioral responses due to attempts to adapt the organism to a sudden, unpleasant influence. It is assumed that stress is a functional state of disturbed equilibrium of the organism and a short-term psychophysiological state that occurs in response to external and internal factors. Occupational stress is often experienced by professionals in certain professions, including healthcare workers. Burnout is a state of excessive stress and a complex human response to long-term exposure to stress. The signs are similar to stress, but burnout also includes emotional exhaustion and an increasingly negative attitude towards work and even life. The research aims to determine the current intensity of burnout among healthcare workers. Research methodology. A modified questionnaire on burnout among healthcare workers and a questionnaire on socio-demographic data specifically designed for this research were used for the study. Data processing included descriptive statistics and hypothesis tests. The results of the study show that there is no statistically significant difference between the manifestation of stress in the basic group of respondents (emergency medical service) and the control groups (general practice service, pediatric pharmacy). Such a result contradicts many other studies from the literature (American Medical Association). When interpreting the results obtained, we believe that the reason for this could be the size of the sample, as well as the fact that a larger area (Timočka Krajina) was covered. Likely, we would then find a difference in work stress in the EMS and control groups. Burnout syndrome in primary care in Bor is more pronounced than we predicted. We had expected burnout syndrome to be more pronounced in the ambulance service than in the pediatric and general medical service. Conclusion. The statistically processed results of our study show that healthcare staff in primary care are exposed to an approximate level of stress, regardless of where they work or what function they perform. With combined efforts and support, we can overcome the challenges and create a working environment that promotes our well-being and enjoyment of our daily work.

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