Physician satisfaction in a major chain of investor-owned walk-in centers.
This article describes physicians at a major chain of investor-owned free-standing walk-in centers and reports on their job satisfaction. They derived satisfaction from a sense of autonomy and the corporation's reliable provision of staff and supplies. Their job dissatisfaction results from the corporate emphasis on generating revenue and the lack of opportunity for professional interaction with colleagues.
Boston University's School of Public Health, MA.
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D000328:Adult; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000592:standards*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001900:Boston; D002321:Career Choice; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires