A 2 year longitudinal study of 186 physicians and their patients, was conducted to examine the influence of physician's attributes and practice styles, on patients'...
Resources tagged with: Physician
Physicians’ characteristics influence patients’ adherence to medical treatment: Results from the Medical Outcomes Study
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Why do surgeons consider leaving practice?
A national study of US surgeons who were members of the American College of Surgeons was conducted to explore personal and professional characteristics, career...
Peer-Reviewed Literature
Satisfaction with work-life balance and the career and retirement plans of US oncologists
The American Society of Clinical Oncology conducted a survey of 1,490 US oncologists evaluating satisfaction with work-life balance (WLB) and career plans....
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Physician and patient satisfaction as factors related to the organization of internal medicine group practices
The following study compares patient satisfaction scores, with job satisfaction scores of the physicians providing their care in 16 general internal medicine...
Peer-Reviewed Literature
The complexities of physician supply and demand: Projections through 2025
The following study and report, conducted by the Association of American Medical Colleges, uses a microsimulation approach to project the supply and demand for...
Report
Physician turnover: A costly problem
The following article examines ways to reduce physician turnover, which can be costly and discruptive to the healthcare system. With the growing demand for...
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Is burnout associated with referral rates among primary care physicians in community clinics?
The following study, published in Family Practice, examines possible associations between primary care physicians' burnout and rates of referrals, which is...
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HMO physicians’ use of referrals
The following study, published in Social Science and Medicine, examines whether primary care physicians' affective reactions to uncertainty and their job...
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Burnout as a Predictor of Medically Certified Sick-Leave Absences and Their Diagnosed Causes
Stress-related illnesses, such as mental, behavioral, and cardiovascular diseases, are common causes for sick-leave absences. The authors of this...
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The association between mental disorders and productivity in treated and untreated employees
In a large cross-sectional study, this article investigates associations between employee work productivity, psychological distress, and the treatment of mental...
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