The work hours of GPs: survey of English GPs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is no current information about the hours worked by English GPs.

Aim

To compare the reported hours worked by GPs with that of other professions and to explain the variation in GP hours worked and on call.

Design of study

National postal survey of 1871 GPs in February 2004.

Setting

English general practice.

Method

Multiple regression analyses of part-time versus full-time status, hours worked, and hours on call.

Results

Full-time male GPs report more hours worked (49.6; 95% CI [confidence interval] = 48.9 to 50.2) than males in other professional occupations (47.9; 95% CI = 47.6 to 48.1) and male managers (49.1; 95% CI = 48.8 to 49.5). Full-time female GPs report fewer hours (43.2; 95% CI = 42.0 to 44.3) than females in other profe

SUBMITTER: Gravelle H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2034168 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature