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Gender differences in general practitioners at work

R Chambers1, I Campbell

  • 1Centre for Primary Health Care, University of Keele, Honeywall, Stoke-on-Trent.

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|May 1, 1996
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Female general practitioners report higher job satisfaction, particularly with patient relationships, and have different professional commitments compared to male counterparts. These findings are significant as the number of female doctors grows.

Area of Science:

  • General Practice
  • Medical Demographics
  • Physician Workforce Studies

Background:

  • The demographic landscape of general practice is shifting, with a notable increase in the proportion of female physicians.
  • Understanding the evolving roles and satisfaction levels of general practitioners is crucial for healthcare workforce planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comparative analysis of male and female general practitioners.
  • To assess differences in job satisfaction and professional commitments both within and outside of their medical practices.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was distributed to 896 general practitioner principals in Staffordshire in 1994.
  • Data collection focused on job satisfaction sources, personal responsibility for practice tasks, and external professional commitments.

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Main Results:

  • A response rate of 69% (620 practitioners) was achieved.
  • Female general practitioners reported greater satisfaction from patient relationships (P = 0.002) and were more frequently in training practices, on-call less, and worked fewer sessions.
  • Male general practitioners were more likely to lead on administrative and surgical tasks (computers, minor surgery, finance), while female practitioners focused more on women's health.

Conclusions:

  • Significant disparities exist between male and female general practitioners regarding job satisfaction and professional responsibilities.
  • These identified differences are expected to have a growing influence on the general practice landscape as the representation of female physicians continues to increase.