Male and Female Physicians in Hospital Gynaecology Departments - Analysis of the Impact of "Feminisation" from the Viewpoint of Medical Directors.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: At present the topic "feminisation" in medicine, in other words the increasing number of female staff members is under heavy discussion; however, there are only few data upon the basis of which a scientific discussion can be held. The question arises as to the possibility of problems arising therefrom for the specialty gynaecology and obstetrics. Methods: With the help of a questionnaire the directors of departments of gynaecology and obstetrics were questioned about the various aspects of the topic feminisation in gynaecology and obstetrics. Results: Among current applications the proportion of female applicants is estimated to be 84.2 %. Reasons given most frequently for the feminisation in the specialty include low income, loss of face of the medical p

SUBMITTER: Riepen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3858991 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature