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Another look at the medical "generation gap".

M W Jones, P J Newton

    California Medicine
    |July 1, 1973
    PubMed
    Summary

    A "generation gap" in physician attitudes persists, with younger doctors viewing healthcare as a collective structure. However, medical education instills traditional values, ensuring future physicians retain core professional beliefs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Sociology of Medicine
    • Physician Attitudes

    Background:

    • A 1969 survey assessed medical student and graduate attitudes.
    • This study aimed to track changes and identify generational differences in physician perspectives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To re-evaluate medical student and graduate attitudes in 1972.
    • To compare findings with a 1969 survey and analyze attitude shifts.
    • To examine the influence of medical education on professional values.

    Main Methods:

    • Replication of a 1969 survey in 1972.
    • Inclusion of the original respondent samples and a new freshman group.
    • Comparative analysis of survey data from both time points.

    Main Results:

    • A significant "generation gap" in attitudes was confirmed between 1969 and 1972.
    • Two distinct patterns of attitude change were observed.
    • Younger physicians increasingly perceived their role within a broader healthcare system.
    • Medical education appeared to moderate some emerging attitudes, reinforcing traditional professional values.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite generational differences, medical education continues to impart core professional values.
    • Future physicians are likely to balance evolving societal views with established professional ethics.
    • The study highlights the dynamic interplay between societal shifts and professional socialization in medicine.

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