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Practice management. Gender offenders.

Jennifer Gosling

    The Health Service Journal
    |October 9, 2002
    PubMed
    Summary

    Women in London practice management roles earn 5,000 Pounds less than men annually. This pay gap is significant, especially for former receptionists, highlighting the need for standardized pay and gender equality in the profession.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Occupational Health
    • Socioeconomics

    Background:

    • Practice management is a predominantly female profession.
    • Existing research indicates potential gender-based pay disparities in healthcare administration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the gender pay gap among practice managers in London.
    • To identify specific roles or demographics within practice management experiencing greater pay inequity.

    Main Methods:

    • A postal survey was conducted among practice managers in London.
    • Data collected included salary information and previous roles.

    Main Results:

    • Women practice managers earned, on average, 5,000 Pounds less per year than their male counterparts.
    • Women who transitioned from receptionist roles to practice management were found to be particularly underpaid.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant gender pay gap exists in London practice management.
    • Primary care trusts should implement standardized pay scales.
    • Initiatives promoting greater gender pay equality are recommended.

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