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Problems and challenges in managing the new generation of doctors in Chinese hospitals

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  • Tian Gao
  • Bruce Gurd

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The new generation of doctors (doctors born after 1980) now plays a critical role in the Chinese hospital system, as they are the main force in current hospital clinical practice. The rapid changes in the social and economic environment have made the new generation of doctors have a different perspective from previous generations. Content analysis is used in this study to analyze survey research, case studies and related information. The new generation of doctors is confronted with pressures of employment, promotion and social pressures including those caused by tension between doctors and patients, which the previous generation did not face. They are characterized as innovative, pragmatic and self-centred, although the most significant issues are in the hospital environment rather than personal characteristics. Transparent, fair and meticulous management evaluation, reasonable income reflecting their work values and good career development planning, the study concludes, are the key points in the management of the new generation doctors.

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  • Tian Gao & Bruce Gurd, 2018. "Problems and challenges in managing the new generation of doctors in Chinese hospitals," Asia Pacific Business Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 24(4), pages 528-542, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:apbizr:v:24:y:2018:i:4:p:528-542
    DOI: 10.1080/13602381.2018.1451125
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    1. Malcolm Warner & Ying Zhu, 2018. "The challenges of managing ‘new generation’ employees in contemporary China: setting the scene," Asia Pacific Business Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 24(4), pages 429-436, August.
    2. Ying Zhu & Malcolm Warner, 2018. "Managing ‘new generation’ employees in China and beyond: summing-up," Asia Pacific Business Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 24(4), pages 578-584, August.
    3. Hao Chen & Chao Liu & Xinyi Cao & Bo Hong & Ding-Hau Huang & Chia-Yi Liu & Wen-Ko Chiou, 2021. "Effects of Loving-Kindness Meditation on Doctors’ Mindfulness, Empathy, and Communication Skills," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-14, April.

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