A national survey of physician-industry relationships

Article Abstract:

A survey has revealed that physician-industry relationships are common in medical field in U.S. and vary according to their specialty and practice settings. Physicians practicing alone are more likely to have relationships with industry than those working in hospitals or clinics.

Public affairs, Surveys, Public relations, Company public relations, Clinical report

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New steam from an old cauldron-the physician-supply debate

Article Abstract:

The past and current efforts to assess and manage the supply of physicians, are reviewed. The fundamental methodologic, ideological, and social question that lurk beneath the physicians workforce debate, are examined.

United States

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Providing the providers - Remedying Africa's shortage of health care workers

Article Abstract:

Africa faces an acute shortage of health care workers especially in rural areas and the government is looking at innovative programs to overcome the problem.

Africa, Hospitals, Rural, Rural hospitals

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