[Occupational environment and health among hospital physicians]

66% of the hospital doctors at the Central Hospital, Akershus and Ullevål Hospital responded to a questionnaire concerning different aspects of a doctor's work situation and health. The investigation revealed a large work load and lack of consulting rooms and equipment. Violence, threats, abusive language, risk of infection, high temperatures, cytostatic drugs, narcosic gases, irradiation are all risk factors during daily work for a large percentage of the doctors. Even so, they seem to be fairly satisfied with the organization of the work, and nearly all of them enjoy their work.