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The occupational medicine consultant.

¹Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of California, San Francisco 94117-0924.

American Journal of Industrial Medicine

|January 1, 1991

Summary

The occupational medicine consultant role is growing, potentially becoming a primary career path for specialists. Key concerns include liability insurance and a focus on crisis intervention over prevention.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Medicine
Medical Consulting

Background:

The occupational medicine consultant role emerged in the 1940s.
This specialization is experiencing increasing popularity within the field.
Evidence suggests it may become the dominant career path for residency-trained occupational medicine specialists.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the emergence and growth of occupational medicine consultants.
To assess the impact of this role on traditional occupational medicine positions.
To identify key challenges and opportunities for occupational medicine consultants.

Main Methods:

Review of historical trends in occupational medicine specialization.
Analysis of current evidence on career path dominance.
Examination of service provision to industry, labor, and government.
Assessment of manpower shortages and their impact.

Main Results:

Occupational medicine consulting is a growing field, not competing with traditional roles.
A shortage of occupational physicians is likely to drive growth for consultants.
Consultants' services are provided to industry, labor, and government sectors.
Concerns exist regarding liability insurance adequacy and a potential focus on crisis management.

Conclusions:

The occupational medicine consultant role is expanding and presents growth opportunities.
The field faces challenges related to liability and the balance between crisis response and preventive care.
Addressing these concerns is crucial for the sustainable development of occupational medicine consulting.

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