Background and objectives: Both France and Switzerland face a general practitioner (GP) shortage. What differences or parallels exist between the two countries with regard to the causes for this shortage? What conclusions might be drawn from a systematic comparison? Methods: Literature review with q…
As many other European countries, Switzerland is facing a shortage of young general practitioners (GPs). This review summarizes and compares the different characteristics of vocational training programs in Switzerland and other Eu ropean countries concerning their duration, learning objectives and s…
Background: We sought to assess the way future general practitioners are promoted by their chief physicians. Methods: Semi quantitative questionnaires sent to 54 chief physicians (hospitals in cantons Zurich and Berne). Results: 42 (77.8%) questionnaires were returned. 41 (97.6%) chief physicians as…
Background: We sought to assess views of young physicians, performing vocational trainings in hospitals, regarding primary care. Methods: Semi quantitative questionnaires sent to 535 assistant physicians (hospitals in cantons Zurich and Berne). Results: 318 (62.4%) questionnaires were returned. 143 …
