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Professional activity. How is family physicians' work time changing?

C A Woodward1, B Ferrier, M Cohen

  • 1Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont.

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|August 10, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Physician work hours and preferences changed between 1993 and 1999. Female physicians and those with young children worked fewer hours, highlighting the need for flexible physician resource planning.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Economics
  • Physician Workforce Studies
  • Family Medicine Research

Background:

  • Understanding physician work patterns is crucial for healthcare system planning.
  • Previous studies have indicated potential disparities in work hours among different physician demographics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze changes in professional work hours and preferences among Ontario family physicians.
  • To identify factors correlating with these changes, particularly those related to family life and gender.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study design using repeated surveys in 1993 and 1999.
  • Involved a cohort of physicians certified in family medicine between 1989-1991.
  • Collected self-reported data on weekly professional hours, desired work hours, and work-life balance.

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Main Results:

  • The gap between preferred and actual work hours increased from 1993 to 1999.
  • Physicians without children, women with preschool children, and women married to physicians worked fewer hours.
  • A preference for fewer work hours in 1993 correlated with reduced professional activity by 1999.

Conclusions:

  • Physician resource planning must consider the family life cycle, especially for female physicians.
  • Lifestyle adjustments among physicians can significantly impact professional activity levels.