Having it all

Article Abstract:

Women physicians tend to be perfectionist and over-achievers who lead exhausting and stressful lives. Most of the 100,000 female physicians in the US spend at least six hours per week on household chores in addition to the more than 54 hours they spend on their practices. Women with children are more likely to give up personal and social activities in order to spend some time with their families. In spite of highly stressful lives, limited studies show that women physicians are generally in good health.

Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Social aspects, Medical personnel, Women physicians

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Action vs. theory at end of life; ethics of life-prolonging care don't always fit bedside decisions

Article Abstract:

Physicians and nurses who treat terminally ill patients often struggle over medical decisions and complain that terminal patients often do not receive proper care, according to a survey of 1,400 doctors and nurses. The survey reveals that many terminal patients do not receive the proper pain medication and often times are given life-prolonging treatment that is overly burdensome. About 50% of the respondents said they have acted against their conscience in providing care to terminal patients.

Nurses, Surveys, Terminal care

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Building better doctors: medicine coalesces to confront the health maladies in the midst

Article Abstract:

The second International Conference on Physician Health addressed issues such as violence against physicians and physician drug abuse. For example, participants at the conference discussed whether or not physicians should be allowed to have unlimited access to self-treatment. Participants also studied the problem of physician sexual misconduct, which is receiving increased attention from the media and the public.

Health aspects, Social policy, American Medical Association

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