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Objectives This study aims to assess the prevalence of health problems (eg, insomnia, binge-eating, substance use and ill health) among UK doctors and to investigate whether occupational distress increases the risk of health problems. Design This study reports the analysis of data collected at the baseline stage of a randomised controlled trial (protocol #NCT02838290). setting Doctors were invited through medical Royal Colleges, the British Medical Association's research panel and a random selection of NHS trusts across various UK regions. Participants 417 UK doctors with an equivalent split of gender (48% males) and seniority (49% consultants). Main outcomes and measures Outcomes were sleep problems (eg, insomnia), alcohol/drug use (eg, binge-drinking), ill health (eg, backache) and binge-eating (eg, uncontrollable eating). Predictor variables were occupational distress (psychiatric morbidity, burnout, job effort, work-life imbalance, coping with stress through self-blame or substances) and work factors (workplace and years practising medicine). results 44% of doctors binge-drank and 5% met the criteria for alcohol dependence; 24%-29% experienced negative emotions after overeating and 8% had a binge-eating disorder; 20%-61% had some type of sleep problem and 12% had severe/moderate insomnia; 69% had fatigue and 19%-29% experienced other types of ill health problems. The results show that occupational distress and job factors increase the odds of doctors using substances, having sleep problems, presenting with frequent symptoms of ill health and binge-eating. For example, burnout increased the risk of all types of sleep problems, eg, difficulty falling/staying asleep, insomnia (OR ≥1.344; p≤0.036). Even taking into consideration whether or not a doctor works in a hospital, the risk of health problems still rises when doctors have signs of occupational distress. Conclusion Early recognition of occupational distress can prevent health problems among UK doctors that can reduce the quality of patient care because of sickness-related absence.

The law and medical professions have long been seen as prestigious career paths and great options for adolescents aspiring for higher education. Both professions command attention and are highly competitive in Nigerian universities. However, the counseling need of adolescents wishing to study law or medicine differs. While counselling of adolescents aspiring to become lawyers (attorneys) prioritizes analytical, oratory, communication and public speaking skills, the counseling need of adolescents passionate to study medicine lay more emphasis on scientific ability, empathy, medical pedagogy, stress and medical management.

No constituyó Cuba excepción de regla en cuanto a destacada labor de personalidades médicas. La evidencia en cada período de historia nacional demuestra que siempre hubo desarrollo salubrista en las diferentes épocas. La educación médica estuvo presente en nuestro país desde el comienzo de la etapa colonial transcurriendo por diferentes períodos con un carácter evolutivo, experimentando modificaciones esenciales para el perfeccionamiento. No se pudiera hablar de educación médica cubana sin la presencia a lo largo de la historia de grandes médicos-pedagogos encargados de ingeniar los diferentes sistemas de enseñanzas. Fue el profesor Fidel llizástigui Dupuy, paradigma de las ciencias clínicas, y más que ello, el pedagogo más trascendental de la medicina cubana. Es por ello que se realizó una revisión de 14 referencias bibliográficas con el objetivo de argumentar la importancia de la obra del profesor Ilizátigui Dupuy en función de la formación de profesionales en salud. Palabras Clave: Fidel Ilizátigui Dupuy, historia de la medicina, educación médica. ABSTRACT Cuba did not constitute exception rule regarding outstanding work of medical personalities. The evidence in each period of national history shows that development always were public health professionals at different times. Medical education was present in our country since the beginning of the colonial period wore on for different periods with an evolutionary character, experiencing essential modifications in the course. You could not talk about Cuban medical education without the presence along the history of major medical-educators responsible for the different systems engineer teachings. Fidel llizástigui was Professor Dupuy, paradigm of clinical sciences, and more than that, the most significant teacher of Cuban medicine. That is why a review of 14 references were made in order to argue the importance of the work of Professor Dupuy Ilizátigui depending on the training of health professionals.

tenaga medis merupakan tombak ujung praktik kesehatan di Indonesia, dalam peraturan ini mengatur tentang praktik kedokteran. dalam melaksanakan praktiknya dokter perlu mematuhi berbagai aturan secara legal dan memberikan pelayanan praktik yang sesuai dengan perundang-undangan yang berlaku. agar semua keselamatan pasien dapat terjaga dengan baik

Researchers that are medical doctors (with or without additional degrees), need to be aware of the unique aspects that can affect their eligibility as ERC candidates. In this context, there are three critical issues to consider: 1. Medical doctor (MD) degrees do not automatically qualify as eligible degrees, 2. Applicants holding an MD should be aware of a possible shift of their eligibility window, and 3. Applicants that underwent clinical training may request a further extension of eligibility in certain cases. In this article, we will address these aspects in order to clarify the options that ERC candidates with medical doctor degrees may have in this regard.

Background: Patient registration with a primary care providers supports continuity in the patientprovider relationship. This paper develops a framework for analysing the characteristics of patient registration across countries; applies this framework to a selection of countries; and identifies challenges and ongoing reform efforts. Methods: 12 jurisdictions (Denmark,