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Physicians treating their own children

L B Dusdieker1, J R Murph, W E Murph

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City.

American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|February 1, 1993
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Physician-parents often treat their own children

Area of Science:

  • Medical Practice
  • Pediatrics
  • Physician Behavior

Background:

  • Physicians often face unique challenges when providing healthcare for their own children.
  • Understanding these practices is crucial for medical education and patient care guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the healthcare interventions physicians provide to their children.
  • To identify common conditions treated by physician-parents.
  • To explore reasons behind these treatment decisions.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based study was conducted.
  • Participants included 353 physicians (residents, fellows, faculty) with children aged 18 or younger.
  • The study was set at a university-affiliated teaching hospital.

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Main Results:

  • Most physicians treat their own children for acute illnesses, often prescribing medication.
  • Fewer than half consistently perform physical exams before treatment.
  • Convenience is the primary driver for physician-parents treating their own children.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians frequently provide medical care, including prescribing medication, to their own children.
  • Self-referral to specialists is common, mainly due to convenience.
  • Physician treatment practices vary, with pediatricians showing distinct patterns.