Some are going down, most are flat. All are working harder
by dulac89 (2022-05-25 16:54:35)
Edited on 2022-05-26 12:11:28

In reply to: Are doctors' incomes changing?  posted by squid

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Essentially in order to maintain income at current levels (which again does not keep pace with inflation) most are seeing more patients, doing more procedures, and working longer hours.

I have not had an increase in 6 years. I am seeing about 20% more patients per shift for the same amount of money as I made 6 years ago. My happiness, and patient satisfaction, has suffered greatly. Despite using all the "tricks" (sitting down, making direct eye contact, asking if there are unanswered questions) we all consistently score much lower on the "I feel like the doctor spent enough time with me" and "I felt like my needs were addressed" questions

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by Room 303 Alumni  (2022-05-25 18:46:15)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I am doing 25 percent more volume for slightly less money than 6 or 7 years ago (not accounting for inflation). We are blessed and I understand that. But I am a lot less happy and more stressed than I used to be.