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Alert sign of burn out and early diagnosis. The syndrome of mis-adaptation to toxic work organisations and of a frantic acceleration of our neuro-physiological functions, the concept of burn-out is being appropriated by the media and social sphere, rendering nuanced diagnostics impossible. Handling a burn-out requires complex administrative, judicial and medical protocols. This administrative and medical engineering must be mastered, as it's a therapeutic tool that assuages a patient's fear and anxiety better than drugs or therapy. These tools of identification and early care are not part of their usual therapeutic arsenal. The referring physician has been following his patient for a long time, is aware of his medical, physical and psychological history, and will know how to determine if their intense exhaustion is due to a depressive episode, an undiagnosed physical illness, or their work conditions. Often, only he is able to convey the proper arguments of wisdom aiming at the protection of the patient's health.