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[Internal medicine: problems and perspectives].

F Verdon

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |December 7, 1991
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    The role of internists is declining globally, with specialists and GPs taking over their duties. This decline raises concerns about the future quality and cost of medical care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Internal Medicine
    • Healthcare Professions

    Context:

    • The professional landscape for internists is shifting, with subspecialists and general practitioners increasingly performing traditional internal medicine tasks.
    • A declining number of certifications in general internal medicine is observed in Switzerland and internationally, notably in the USA.
    • Surveys reveal significant dissatisfaction among internists regarding their quality of work life, citing issues like work-life imbalance, low income, administrative burdens, and reduced clinical autonomy.

    Purpose:

    • To explore the changing professional status of internists.
    • To investigate the reasons behind internists' dissatisfaction and the declining interest in the field.
    • To assess the potential impact of a diminished internist workforce on healthcare quality and costs.

    Summary:

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    • Internal medicine faces a crisis as subspecialists and GPs absorb its core functions, leading to decreased certifications and widespread internist dissatisfaction.
    • Key concerns include poor work-life balance, inadequate income, administrative overload, and loss of autonomy, prompting questions about the internist's future role.
    • The Swiss Society of Internal Medicine acknowledges the challenge, recognizing that the issue extends to primary care and family medicine.

    Impact:

    • The potential disappearance of internists could significantly affect the quality and economic aspects of medical care.
    • Addressing internist dissatisfaction is crucial for maintaining a robust healthcare system, particularly in primary care.
    • The challenges faced by internists have broader implications for primary care and family medicine disciplines.