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Physicians Hesitant to Retire, Study Finds
Late-career physicians are hesitant to retire due to fear of missing the field they love, a new study from CompHealth finds.
The study also revealed older physicians say they would miss the social dynamic that comes with their work environment. CompHealth surveyed more than 400 late-career physicians, age 50 and up in specialties including psychiatry, emergency medicine, OB/GYN, surgery, and primary-care, to conduct the study.
While late-career physicians still feel confident that they can contribute much to the medical field, many look forward to some perks of retirement like traveling and spending more time on hobbies, but leaving work is not among the top reasons.
Physicians Practice sat down with CompHealth president Lisa Grabl to discuss the findings and what it means for healthcare moving forward.
How do the study’s findings affect the physician shortage in this country?
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