Comments on: The doctor shortage (hat tip to @FutureDocs and @efalchuk)

By: Dr. Butler

Dr. Butler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:34:46 +0000

Without due process in peer-review, medicine is unsafe for doctor and patient in the Land of the Free; one sentence could amend HCQIA of 1986: "Due process is now a Condition of Medicare reimbursement."
A prudent student will consider this situation when deciding whether to study medicine, and when choosing a country in which to practice.

By: Dr. Bob (FP)

Dr. Bob (FP) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:13:59 +0000

The assumptions about women may be a little more nuanced. They tend to be less productive in their childbearing years (age 25-34), but compared to men, a higher proportion continue working into their older years (age 55-64). See "Comparison of Physician Workforce Estimates and Supply Projections", JAMA, Oct. 21, 2009. 302(15): pg. 1677.

By: Matt S.

Matt S. — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:11:10 +0000

I also like how the author implied I was foolish for entering primary care.