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The aging physician and retirement.

H Grauer, N M Campbell

    Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Most physicians aged 65+ continue practicing medicine, with many showing no retirement plans. Concerns about declining competence and loss of control significantly impact their retirement decisions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatrics
    • Medical Practice Management
    • Physician Workforce Studies

    Background:

    • Physician retirement is a growing concern impacting healthcare workforce planning.
    • Understanding older physicians' perspectives on retirement is crucial for workforce sustainability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the attitudes of physicians aged 65 and older toward retirement.
    • To identify factors influencing retirement decisions among senior physicians.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire was distributed to physicians aged 65 and older.
    • A study group of interested physicians was convened to supplement questionnaire data.

    Main Results:

    • 58 physicians (average age 71) responded; 54 (93%) were still in practice.

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  • 65% of respondents had no immediate retirement plans, indicating a strong desire to continue working.
  • Discussions revealed fears of diminished competence and loss of practice control as key concerns.

    • Conclusions:

    • Physicians' deep commitment to their careers makes retirement challenging.
    • The findings highlight the need for supportive measures for older physicians nearing retirement age.