title: Student indebtedness and practice mode choice.
abstract: Student indebtedness upon graduation from optometry school has long been cited as the major factor influencing practice mode choice. A review of the literature, practice trends for optometry, medicine and dentistry, and forces affecting the health care industry reveal other factors as well.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Kaufman
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009907:Optometry / Q000191:economics*; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000191:economics*; D014146:Training Support / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States