Claim of Doctor Shortages

Claim of doctor shortages

PHOTO: ODT FILES Nearly one in five doctor’s jobs is vacant at Southland Hospital, a health lobby group claims, and that is leading to burnout for those left.

A female doctor’s day: exhaustion, sacrifice, and a single moment of joy

When I was unemployed, I applied for countless positions. For months, I have been waiting for a call letter regarding a test or an interview. Now that I have accepted a job at a hospital located far away, I receive call letters in the mail almost every day. This makes me uncomfortable because I know Read more… A female doctor’s day: exhaustion, sacrifice, and a single moment of joy originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

Massachusetts seeks to address shortage of primary care doctors - The New Bedford Light

Burnout, low pay, and mounting administrative burdens: Massachusetts has a shortage of primary care physicians. Lawmakers have proposed a range of long-term solutions, including increasing spending on primary care, creating a task force and expanding the role of physician assistants.Although Massachusetts has the highest total physicians per capita, it also has the fifth lowest share of all physicians who work in primary care, according to Massa…