Medical Economics December 3, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Generational divide in medicine reflects differing views on work-life balance, with older doctors adhering to a ‘workaholic culture’ and younger doctors seeking more balance.
- Older physicians often see medicine as a calling, requiring long hours and sacrifice, while younger doctors emphasize personal responsibilities and self-care.
- The shift in healthcare employment dynamics, with many doctors now working for health systems, influences the changing attitudes towards work-life balance.
- The ongoing debate highlights the necessity for cultural adjustments in the medical profession to accommodate evolving perspectives on work and personal life.
‘Old guys are taking ER call’ as younger docs ponder medicine as a calling, or just a job.
There’s a divide splitting the generations of older physicians trained...
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