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The team physician.

W B Howe1

  • 1Family Medicine Clinic, Oak Harbor, Washington.

Primary Care
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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The team physician role involves athlete medical care and coordinating sports medicine teams. Effective team physicians need broad medical knowledge, understanding of athletics, and interpersonal skills for athlete well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Physician Roles

Background:

  • The "team physician" role encompasses direct athlete care and coordinating multidisciplinary sports medicine teams.
  • This dual responsibility is often held by a single physician.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the multifaceted responsibilities and required competencies of a team physician.
  • To explore the motivations and rewards associated with the team physician role.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the team physician's duties and required skill set.
  • Discussion of the professional and personal rewards derived from the role.

Main Results:

  • Effective team physicians require broad medical knowledge, akin to primary care, rather than specialized depth.

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  • Deep understanding of athletic environments, athletes, and their support systems is crucial.
  • While financial compensation is minimal, significant personal satisfaction and community contribution drive physician involvement.

    • Conclusions:

    • The team physician role demands a unique blend of broad medical expertise and athletic milieu understanding.
    • The role offers substantial non-financial rewards, contributing to its growing popularity among physicians.