Here are five physician studies covered by Becker's since Oct. 14:
- A new study finds a direct correlation between working long hours and depression symptoms in first-year medical residents.
- Twenty-two physicians offered candid insights on the difficulties of treating patients with disabilities in anonymous focus groups conducted for a study published this month in Health Affairs.
- The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment released a study Oct. 18 highlighting the ongoing physician shortage nationwide.
- Physicians with a disability are significantly more likely to report mistreatment from patients and co-workers, according to a study published in the October edition of Health Affairs.
- Fifty-two percent of female physicians do not feel fairly compensated compared to their male counterparts, Medscape's "Female Physician Compensation Report 2022" found.