Income survey spotlights image problem

Article Abstract:

A survey by the Families USA Foundation has found that Americans think that physicians' salaries are too high. However, the American Medical Association and others have criticized the study because respondents knew little about the education and experience needed to be a physician. Respondents also underestimated the actual salaries of physicians. For example, the public estimated that radiologists make $100,000 per year but that a 'fair' salary would be $80,000. The actual average annual income for radiologists in 1991 was $229,800.

Public opinion

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Leaving private practice? Becoming an independent contractor could bring freedom and cut hassles; but you might sacrifice income

Article Abstract:

Self-employed physicians who choose to leave private practice and become independent contractors are finding their incomes lower but their quality of life improved. Many contract physicians work as locum tenens, for which agencies provide placement leads. The terms of contracts are carefully examined by the US Internal Revenue Service, which favors employment status for physicians. Hospitals are hiring an increasing number of doctors, especially in primary care specialties.

Practice, Employment, Independent contractors

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Lights, camera, operate; while some physicians are testing a new system that tapes operating room procedures, others worry videotaping might increase their liability

Article Abstract:

It is now possible to video all operations in the operating room through the turnkey system provided by VideoRec Technology. Microphones and overhead, motion-activated cameras are set up, the signal is transmitted to a studio by fiber optic lines and each broadcast is monitored, then stored. These tapes can be used for educational purposes but there are legal concerns.

All Other Publishers, Miscellaneous publishing, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Educational & Training Videos, Usage, Surgery, Video tape recorders and recording, Videocassette recorders, Videotape recording, Video recordings, Instructional videos

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