The article analyzes the scientific literature on the forms and methods of preventing occupational stress in the activities of a general practitioner. A relatively large variety of forms and methods of conducting preventive work is shown. Among the most popular, one can single out preventive measures, based, as a rule, on the teaching of humanistic psychology. Taking into account the features of the object of this study, it is also considered appropriate to single out a rationally emotive approach that is most effective for people capable of introspection, reflection, and analysis of their thoughts. In this regard, rationally emotive means allocated can be effective in working with future general practitioners.