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Thoracic surgeons and their surgical practice.

B S Bloom, R J Nickerson, W W Hauck

    The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
    |August 1, 1979
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    Thoracic surgeons face demanding work, including the heaviest caseloads and longest weeks among surgical specialties. Despite this, their median incomes are comparable to other surgeons, and the current number of practitioners is deemed adequate.

    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Surgical Specialties
    • Health Workforce Research

    Background:

    • Understanding the workload and economic factors affecting surgical specialties is crucial for healthcare planning.
    • Previous studies have highlighted variations in practice patterns across different surgical fields.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the work characteristics of thoracic surgeons within a national context.
    • To compare thoracic surgeons' operative loads, work hours, and income with other surgical specialties.
    • To assess the adequacy of the thoracic surgeon workforce.

    Main Methods:

    • National study on surgeon manpower.
    • Analysis of work characteristics, including operative case volume and weekly hours.
    • Comparison of median incomes across surgical specialties.

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    Main Results:

    • Thoracic surgeons exhibit the highest operative workloads.
    • Thoracic surgeons report the longest workweeks compared to other surgical specialties.
    • Median incomes for thoracic surgeons are equivalent to those in other surgical fields.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings support the conclusion that the current number of thoracic surgeons is adequate.
    • Workload and hours for thoracic surgeons are substantial but compensated comparably.
    • The study aligns with the National Thoracic Surgery Manpower Study's assessment of practitioner numbers.