Infographic: survey findings highlight doctors under pressure

  • Published: November 16, 2017
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In July & August 2017, the RMBF surveyed over 1,800 medical professionals – including senior hospital doctors, GPs, trainees and charity supporters – about the pressures faced by doctors in their day-to-day working lives.

Survey infographics

Infographic reads: 67% of respondents said that they wouldn't recommend medicine as a career to their children 92% of respondents think that working conditions in UK hospitals have deteriorated in the past decade 93% of those surveyed are concerned by the number of doctors currently choosing to leave the profession 93% of those surveyed believe hospital doctors are forced into making uncomfortable decisions due to current pressures in the NHS 93% of respondents think there is a 'bravado' culture within medicine that values being able to work under pressure and cope with long hours 75% of respondents think there is a lack of sympathy within the medical profession for doctors who seek support and help for stress and mental health issues

Respondents believe that there are a number of simple environmental factors which could significantly improve a hospital doctor’s working day:

Infographic reads: Additional administration support: 75% Access to communal staff room or relaxing areas: 71% Easier access to parking facilities: 70% Better rostering: 73% Improved catering facilities available 24/7: 68% Improved childcare facilities: 59%

The survey results were released to media as part of our Together for Doctors campaign, which aims to highlight the need to offer support to doctors working under increasing pressure.