Smith W D
Anaesthesia. 1980 Aug;35(8):790-803. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1980.tb03921.x.
The tenure of posts by consultant anaesthetists is compared with that by consultants in other specialties. Populations studied were not strictly comparable: however, due mainly to early retirement for reasons unknown, only 70--80% of anaesthetists who might have been expected to retire at 65 years of age actually did so. Provisional plans for a study of occupational health are described. Results of a questionnaire on attitudes to retirement are reported. Comments elicited refer to: financial and family considerations; a belief in longevity associated with early retirement; effects of ageing upon health, ability and response to 'stress'; lack of self-pacing and of job adjustment for age and health; professional and administrative 'stresses'; recruitment, manpower and workload; health hazards; and a wish to pursue other interests. Forty per cent of responders anticipated retiring before the age of 61 years. Possible relevance of early appointment as consultant is mentioned.
将麻醉科顾问医生的岗位任期与其他专科顾问医生的岗位任期进行了比较。所研究的人群并非严格可比：然而，主要由于不明原因的提前退休，原本预计65岁退休的麻醉科医生中，只有70% - 80%实际在65岁退休。描述了职业健康研究的初步计划。报告了关于退休态度的问卷调查结果。引发的评论涉及：经济和家庭因素；认为提前退休能长寿；衰老对健康、能力及应对“压力”的影响；缺乏根据年龄和健康状况自我调整节奏和工作的能力；专业和行政方面的“压力”；招聘、人力和工作量；健康危害；以及追求其他兴趣的愿望。40%的受访者预计在61岁之前退休。提到了提前任命为顾问的可能相关性。
