Collaborative Care Models to Mitigate Shortages
There is going to be an acute shortage of ob gyn practitioners in the forthcoming years, according to a survey by Doximity. Shockingly, in most areas a large number of ob gyns are nearing retirement age. This could exacerbate an already tough situation. Around 37% of ob gyns are 55 years or older. It is critical that this issue is addressed and alternatives explored as the health outcomes of thousands of women are dependent on it.
Conclusion
The shortage of ob gyn practitioners poses a real challenge because as the survey predicts the situation could only become more acute in the coming years. What do you think can be done to address this issue?
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