The role of the physician and the medical profession in the prevention of international torture and in the treatment of its survivors

Article Abstract:

Physicians can play an important role in working to abolish torture throughout the world. Individually, physicians should become familiar with health effects of torture so that they can properly treat victims and refer them to appropriate services. Individual physicians may also provide expert testimony on behalf of torture victims seeking political asylum. Collectively, physician members of medical and scientific societies can present a united front against torture. Such organizations should develop and disseminate official ethical codes incorporating anti-torture principles. They may also sponsor continuing education courses and symposia to inform physicians about human rights work. Letter-writing campaigns and medical fact-finding missions present further opportunities for physicians to become involved in the imperative work of eliminating international torture.

Care and treatment, Political activity, Prevention, Torture victims, Torture

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Current trends in physicians' practice arrangements: from owners to employees

Article Abstract:

More doctors are becoming employees in group practices rather than owners of the practice. In 1994, 42% of physicians surveyed by the American Medical Association were employees in a group practice, hospital, medical school or other health care facility. In 1983, the percentage of physicians who worked for someone else was only 24%. During the same time period, the percentage of physicians who were self-employed in solo practices dropped from 40% to 29% and the percentage who were self-employed in group practices fell from 35% to 28%. These trends were most striking in young physicians.

Social aspects, Statistics, Managed care plans (Medical care), Group medical practice

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The remains of the profession, or what the butler knew

Article Abstract:

The problem of maintaining professional autonomy when acting as an employee of a corporation is discussed, in particular as it relates to doctors. About half of all doctors are salaried employees rather than self-employed practitioners.

Analysis, Professional workers, Professional employees

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