title: Survey of Florida's public agency psychiatrists.
abstract: The results are reported of a statewide survey of 309 physicians practicing at least part-time in public mental health agencies in Florida. Sixty-one percent (189) completed and returned the self-administered mail questionnaire. More than two-thirds received their medical degree outside the United States. Nearly one-half practiced primarily in community mental health centers. More than two-fifths reported total annual income between $75,000 and $100,000. Nearly one-fourth noted community service as an important factor in attracting them to their practice location. One-fifth reported a variety of regulations as important obstacles in their practice. Survey results are compared to other statewide and national psychiatric studies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child and Family Studies, Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Levin
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zusman
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Weitzel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002321:Career Choice; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011364:Professional Practice; D011365:Professional Practice Location; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education; D011635:Public Health Administration