Table 5 Satisfaction with call schedule for surgeons in an ACS service contrasted with those in a non-ACS service
Statements regarding satisfaction with organization of call schedule | ACS | No ACS |
|---|---|---|
Elective practice and workload | ||
1. My current call schedule allows me to focus on my elective surgical practice when not on call | 3.7 | 2.2 |
2. I find the number of calls I perform monthly to be manageable | 4.3 | 2.3 |
3. I find the workload while on call to be manageable | 3.8 | 3.3 |
4. I feel adequately equipped to deal with the cases I encounter while on call | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Work environment | ||
5. While on call, I find that there is time during the day to teach residents and medical students | 3.3 | 3.0 |
6. The call organization at my hospital provides for acceptable operating room accessibility | 3.7 | 2.0 |
Personal satisfaction | ||
7. I feel adequately remunerated for my work while on call | 2.5 | 2.0 |
8. I am satisfied with the variety of clinical cases seen while on call | 4.0 | 2.8 |
9. I am satisfied with the amount of time I can spent with my family during my on call days | 2.2 | 1.7 |