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Doctors--who are they?

N F Hrisomalos

    Journal of the National Medical Association
    |November 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    The public largely believes "Doctor" refers only to physicians, but most title-holders are not medical doctors. This title confusion necessitates public education on degree distinctions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociolinguistics
    • Medical Education
    • Public Perception Studies

    Background:

    • The title "Doctor" has a complex history and is now used by individuals across various professions.
    • Public understanding of who is entitled to use the title "Doctor" is limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the public's perception of the title "Doctor" and its usage.
    • To identify the discrepancy between public understanding and the actual prevalence of physicians using the title.

    Main Methods:

    • A random population survey was conducted to gauge public association with the title "Doctor".
    • Analysis of self-identification practices among professionals using the title "Doctor" was performed.

    Main Results:

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  • 94% of the public equates "Doctor" with a physician (MD).
  • Only 23% of those using the title "Doctor" are physicians.
  • 40% of physicians use the title "Doctor" when describing their profession.

    • Conclusions:

    • A significant gap exists between public perception and the reality of "Doctor" title usage.
    • Widespread confusion arises from the ambiguous use of the title "Doctor".
    • Public education and clear degree attribution are recommended to mitigate this confusion.