“A good physician works full-time?” – a mixed-methods study on (mis)conceptions about part-time work in hospitals

Addressing current perceptions of physicians' part-time work may be an essential first step towards establishing sustainable part-time solutions in hospitals. This includes the assumption that a physician's competence depends solely on his or her availability. Furthermore, the redesign of workplace structures, including shift schedules and training programmes, may be necessary to accommodate varying workloads. When accommodating part-time solutions for hospital physicians, implementing one-size-fits-all solutions may not be expedient, given the varying circumstances of different specialties and positions. Therefore, we recommend that solutions be tailored to the specific needs of each clinic and developed through a participatory process.