Professional satisfaction of doctors working in a super speciality hospital in Bangalore

The doctors' assessment of their jobs provides an insight into the facets of the Profession needing attention of the administration. This study assessed professional satisfaction of 80 doctors who responded to the 80--item multifaceted questionnaire. Although the doctors were generally satisfied with various facets of the jobs and career, variation in the level of satisfaction was noted. Personal background, revealed that 80% doctors had good academic and family background. The most satisfied group of doctors were the consultants with performance based pay scale. 30% of these consultants wanted to achieve professional excellence thus self actualizing. Overall satisfaction was moderately correlated to professional time and stress. Quality of life was moderately correlated to respect and income. Improvement of House keeping & Interpersonal relationship among doctors, nursing care and pay scale of junior doctors are areas which the administration should pay special attention to improve professional satisfaction of doctors.