[Restructuring the working schedule for Swedish physicians. Method for improving individual wellbeing and...

A growing number of studies have been focused on the health and well-being of physicians, and on such professional factors as self-perceived stress, influence over working procedures, professional skills and skills development, and scope for professional advancement. The rapid transition in the structure of health care has underlined the importance of involving physicians in the restructuring process. It is also imperative that of their own accord physicians involve themselves in issues concerning the work environment and organisational enhancement. The article outlines means by which physicians' work conditions may be assessed and the process of change facilitated. An instrument for internal and external auditing of skills, working conditions and quality is also briefly discussed.