June 1, 2008
Shortage of general surgeons coming?
Will there be enough general surgeons to meet the needs of an aging population? How will the supply affect hospital ORs? Findings from a new study suggest the nation could be facing a shortage. The number of general surgeons per 100,000 Americans has fallen by more than 25% over the past 25 years. In 2005, the national average was 5.7 per 100,000, down from 7.7 per 100,000 in 1981.
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