General Surgeon Shortage in the United States: Fact or Fiction, Causes and Consequences

被引：22
作者：
Richardson, J. David [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Louisville, Dept Surg, Louisville, KY 40292 USA
来源：
SOCIAL WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH | 2011年 / 26卷 / 05期
关键词：
surgeon shortage; POPULATION; WORKFORCE; CRISIS;
D O I：
10.1080/19371918.2011.542973
中图分类号：
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号：
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要：
There is evidence that supports a current undersupply of general surgeons with a potential for worsening workforce shortages in the future. This article examines this potential shortage along with its causes and possible consequences.
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页码：513 / 523
页数：11
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