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[Age limit for authorization and licensing of doctors]
Olaf Gjerløw Aasland1, Berit Bringedal, Kari Ronge
1Legeforeningens forskningsinstitutt, Postboks 1152 Sentrum, 0107 Oslo, Norway. olaf.aasland@legeforeningen.no
Summary
Most doctors in Norway support mandatory retirement at age 75, but younger physicians show more agreement than older ones. This unique regulation requires doctors to apply for continued licensure past age 75.
Area of Science:
- Medical Regulation
- Geriatric Medicine
- Physician Workforce Studies
Context:
- Norway's unique "Act relating to medical practitioners" mandates automatic loss of authorization at age 75, with an option to apply for continued licensure.
- This regulation is internationally uncommon, prompting an investigation into physician attitudes.
- The study surveyed both practicing and retired doctors to gauge their perspectives on this age-based policy.
Purpose:
- To investigate the attitudes of Norwegian doctors towards the mandatory retirement regulation for medical practitioners at age 75.
- To assess the level of agreement with the requirement to apply for an extended license past age 75.
- To understand how age influences physicians' support for this unique medical regulation.
Summary:
- A survey of 1400 practicing and 900 retired doctors in Norway revealed significant support for the age 75 licensure requirement.
- 80% of practicing doctors and 34% of retired doctors agreed with the need to apply for an extended license.
- Support for the regulation decreased with increasing age, with most doctors under 70 accepting automatic discontinuation.
Impact:
- Provides insights into physician acceptance of age-based practice restrictions in medicine.
- Informs policy discussions regarding physician retirement and continued practice.
- Highlights the need to consider age-related perspectives when implementing medical regulations.
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