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Paediatric surgical manpower in the 1990s
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, King's College Hospital.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|March 1, 1996
Summary
The UK saw a 21% rise in consultant paediatric surgeons between 1992 and 1994, but the surgeon-to-population ratio remains low. Further growth is needed to meet the target ratio for paediatric surgery workforce planning.
Area of Science:
- Medical Workforce Analysis
- Surgical Staffing
- Paediatric Surgery
Background:
- Accurate auditing of consultant manpower is crucial for surgical specialties.
- Paediatric surgery in the UK faced specific staffing challenges in the early 1990s.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct an accurate audit of consultant manpower in UK paediatric surgery.
- To assess current surgeon-to-population ratios and project future needs.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from two national surveys conducted in 1992 and 1994.
- Analyzed consultant numbers and calculated population-to-surgeon ratios.
Main Results:
- Consultant paediatric surgeon numbers increased by 21% from 1992 (70) to 1994 (84.5).
- The UK ratio was approximately 1 paediatric surgeon per 800,000 population, with significant regional variations.
- Achieving the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons' goal of 1:500,000 requires an estimated 110 consultant posts.
Conclusions:
- The paediatric surgery workforce in the UK experienced growth but requires further expansion.
- Meeting recommended ratios necessitates strategic planning for consultant and training posts.
- Addressing regional disparities in paediatric surgeon distribution is essential.
