Trends in psychiatric practice, 1965-1980

Abstract

The results of a study of the practice activities of psychiatrists conducted in 1979 to 1980 was compared with 1 conducted in 1965. Although office-based practice has remained the core activity of the profession, psychiatrists in 1979 had a greater tendency to divide their time among multiple practice sites and activities during the work week. As a consequence, the percentage of practitioners working part-time in a variety of organized care settings has increased substantially. Apparently, psychiatry is a profession that is far more diversified than it was 15 yr ago. Major factors affecting trends in psychiatric practice are discussed.