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Part-time doctors: reduced working hours for primary care physicians.

R Wheeler1, L Candib, M Martin

  • 1University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester.

Journal of the American Medical Women'S Association (1972)
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
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Physicians face work-life balance challenges due to long hours. This study explores part-time work for primary care physicians, offering strategies for successful implementation in academic settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Workforce Studies
  • Physician Career Development
  • Work-Life Integration

Background:

  • Increasing numbers of women in the workforce and dual-career families impact physician work-life balance.
  • Traditional 50-70-hour work weeks for primary care physicians create conflicts with personal goals.
  • Concerns exist regarding maintaining high-quality patient care with reduced work hours.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on part-time physician work.
  • To discuss experiences of part-time family physicians in an academic health center.
  • To recommend strategies for physicians and institutions regarding part-time employment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on part-time physician work.
  • Qualitative discussion of personal experiences as part-time family physicians.

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  • Development of strategic recommendations.

    • Main Results:

    • Part-time work arrangements present challenges for long-term career development.
    • Successful implementation requires specific strategies for both physicians and institutions.
    • Academic health centers can support part-time physician roles.

    Conclusions:

    • Part-time physician roles are a viable option for addressing work-life balance.
    • Strategic planning is essential for the successful integration of part-time physicians.
    • Institutions should develop supportive policies for flexible work arrangements.