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[The internist, today]

V Valdivieso1

  • 1División de Medicina, Escuela de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Revista Medica De Chile
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
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The Internal Medicine crisis stems from subspecialty fragmentation, leading to dehumanization and rising costs. Addressing the shortage of general internists requires changes in medical education and health policies.

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Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Education
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • The field of Internal Medicine faces a universal crisis characterized by increasing fragmentation into numerous sub-specialties.
  • This fragmentation results in undesirable outcomes such as dehumanization of care, excessive reliance on technology, and escalating healthcare costs.
  • Recent data highlight a growing and concerning shortage of general internists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the medical disadvantages associated with predominant care by sub-specialists.
  • To describe the essential characteristics of a modern general internist.
  • To propose changes in medical education and health policies to bolster the number and quality of general internists.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of medical literature and current data on Internal Medicine workforce trends.

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  • Review of the impact of subspecialization on patient care and healthcare systems.
  • Description of the core competencies and roles of general internists.

    • Main Results:

    • Subspecialty-predominant care leads to fragmented patient management and increased healthcare expenses.
    • A shortage of general internists is a significant and worsening problem.
    • The modern general internist requires a broad skill set encompassing comprehensive patient care and system navigation.

    Conclusions:

    • Reforming medical education and implementing supportive health policies are crucial to address the shortage of general internists.
    • Strengthening the role of general internists is essential to counteract the negative effects of excessive subspecialization.
    • A focus on general internal medicine is vital for a more humanized, cost-effective, and efficient healthcare system.