The most challenging parts of physicians’ jobs worldwide

Difficult patients and excessive rules and regulations were determined as the most challenging parts of physicians’ jobs around the world, according to Medscape‘s 2023 “International Physician Compensation Report.”

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The report, released Oct. 11, pulled from survey responses from full-time practicing physicians in 11 countries.

Percentage who said “dealing with difficult patients” was the most challenging

Spain: 23%

Mexico: 20%

Canada: 17%

United States: 15%

Brazil: 14%

France: 12%

Italy: 9%

Argentina: 8%

Portugal: 8%

United Kingdom: 8%

Germany: 7%

Percentage who said “having so many rules and regulations” was the most challenging

France: 40%

Germany: 38%

United States: 21%

Italy: 17%

United Kingdom: 17%

Canada: 14%

Spain: 13%

Mexico: 11%

Portugal: 11%

Brazil: 7%

Argentina: 3%

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