TY  - JOUR
T1  - Workforce, Work, and Advocacy Issues in Pediatric Orthopaedics*
AU  - Frick, Steven L.
AU  - Richards, B. Stephen
AU  - Weinstein, Stuart L.
AU  - Beaty, James H.
AU  - Wattenbarger, J. Michael
Y1  - 2010/12/01
N1  - 10.2106/JBJS.J.00333
JO  - The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
SP  - e31 1
EP  - 6
VL  - 92
IS  - 17
N2  - 
The subspecialization of the orthopaedic surgery profession has led to a division of work; competition among orthopaedic subspecialties with regard to graduating residents seeking fellowships and patients seeking care for problems involving different subspecialties; potential splintering of the profession regarding reimbursement and advocacy initiatives; and disagreement about the role, responsibilities, and work of a so-called general orthopaedic surgeon. The issues of cost and access are now prominent in the ongoing health-care reform discussions and pending legislation, and legislative decisions may profoundly impact patients and physicians. This symposium reviews how these issues are affecting pediatric orthopaedics.

SN  - 0021-9355
M3  - doi: 10.2106/JBJS.J.00333
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.J.00333
ER  -