Fewer doctors choose pediatrics, leading to hospital staffing gaps and concerns about child care.
Fewer doctors are entering pediatrics, leading to a significant gap in hospital staffing. This trend is causing concerns about the ability to provide proper care for children, as the US is experiencing a growing doctors shortage. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Dr. Jeanine Ronan about the issue and discusses the reasons behind fewer physicians choosing pediatrics as a specialty.
April 14, 2024
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