Comparison of the views of junior doctors, consultants and managers on work and training.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the views of junior hospital doctors on their working conditions, NHS reforms and training, and to compare their views with those of consultants and managers.


METHODS
A questionnaire was distributed to 52 junior doctors, 19 consultants and 14 middle or senior grade managers in an acute NHS trust.


CONCLUSIONS
Junior doctors had strong feelings about several areas covered in the questionnaire; in particular, more structured training without the requirement to undertake a higher degree would be welcomed. Shift systems are unpopular and the reduction of 'non-medical' tasks with a reduction in work intensity is perceived to be more important than further reductions in hours available for work.
Chest and Allergy Clinic, St Mary's Hospital, London.
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JP
Dilworth
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Mitchell
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D018166:Health Care Reform; D018578:Hospital-Physician Relations; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009313:National Health Programs; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom