The reproduction of physician autonomy in Ontario medical group practice.
A belief exists about the advantages of group medical practice over solo practitioners. The paper through a survey of 105 group practices examines a number of organisational and operational factors. The results suggest that practices are not always organised in a way to maximise the benefits of group operation but are still characterised by an individualistic approach.
Williams
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AP
Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Toronto.
Burke
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Vayda
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Stevenson
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D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006123:Group Practice / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007182:Income / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009864:Ontario; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011331:Private Practice / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires