Practice Hours: National Physician Survey

National Physician Survey: The 2013 National Physician Survey found doctors' concerns include insufficient hospital beds and inadequate access to advanced diagnostic imaging tools, according to Times Colonist. Most average an additional 110 hours per month providing on-call services on top of regular practice hours and TORONTO - A national survey shows doctors are worried about gaps in the health-care system that may be harming patient care. A key issue addressed by the more than 10,000 respondents included work hours: physicians spend 54 hours a week on average providing patient care, research and teaching. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.