The Role of Female Physicians in Psychosomatic Medicine: Opportunities and Challenges.
epidemiology
female physicians
mental health
occupational health
psychosomatic medicine
Journal
Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)
ISSN: 2688-4844
Titre abrégé: Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle)
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101768931
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2024
2024
Historique:
accepted:
25
10
2023
medline:
22
1
2024
pubmed:
22
1
2024
entrez:
22
1
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Female physicians are in some cases preferred by patients due to their sex-related characteristics such as softness and empathy. Psychosomatic medicine presents a compelling working environment due to its holistic approach. This brief review synthesizes the challenges encountered by female physicians in psychosomatic medicine and outlines potential strategies for overcoming these barriers. The presence of female role models may constitute a crucial advancement in this process. There exists a pressing demand for specialized clinical and scientific programs in psychosomatic medicine at both national and international levels. Such programs, offered by universities and ministries, as well as comprehensive training initiatives, are indispensable in fostering the next generation of females in psychosomatics. Leading journals can lend their support by publishing special issues dedicated to female physicians. Strengthening female physicians throughout all positions in psychosomatic medicine can contribute ultimately to the improvement of patient care.
Sections du résumé
Background
UNASSIGNED
Female physicians are in some cases preferred by patients due to their sex-related characteristics such as softness and empathy. Psychosomatic medicine presents a compelling working environment due to its holistic approach.
Methods
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This brief review synthesizes the challenges encountered by female physicians in psychosomatic medicine and outlines potential strategies for overcoming these barriers.
Results
UNASSIGNED
The presence of female role models may constitute a crucial advancement in this process. There exists a pressing demand for specialized clinical and scientific programs in psychosomatic medicine at both national and international levels. Such programs, offered by universities and ministries, as well as comprehensive training initiatives, are indispensable in fostering the next generation of females in psychosomatics. Leading journals can lend their support by publishing special issues dedicated to female physicians.
Conclusion
UNASSIGNED
Strengthening female physicians throughout all positions in psychosomatic medicine can contribute ultimately to the improvement of patient care.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38249938
doi: 10.1089/whr.2023.0070
pii: 10.1089/whr.2023.0070
pmc: PMC10797173
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
8-12Informations de copyright
© Caroline Rometsch, 2024; Published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The author declares none.