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Ignoring the obvious: doctors' wives as patients.

J Dearlove, T Bate, B Dearlove

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |July 17, 1982
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    A study found no increased risk of obstetric or pediatric complications for pregnant doctors and their wives. However, mild psychiatric issues were underreported in this group by nurses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical research
    • Healthcare studies
    • Clinical observation

    Background:

    • A common belief suggests medical professionals face worse outcomes when hospitalized.
    • This perception warrants investigation to ensure objective patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To prospectively investigate complication rates in pregnant doctors and doctors' wives.
    • To compare obstetric, pediatric, and psychiatric complications against control groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study design.
    • Inclusion of pregnant doctors and doctors' wives.
    • Comparison with two control groups: teachers/lecturers and State registered nurses.

    Main Results:

    • No significant difference in obstetric and pediatric complication rates across the three groups.
    • Higher incidence of psychiatric problems observed in the teachers and lecturers group.
    • Underreporting of mild psychiatric issues by nurses for doctors' wives was identified as a factor.

    Conclusions:

    • The belief that doctors face worse hospital outcomes is not supported by obstetric and pediatric data.
    • Psychiatric complication reporting was influenced by reporting practices rather than preferential treatment.
    • Further research into reporting biases in healthcare settings is recommended.

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