Environmental Scan - Government of Nova Scotia

9.7 Worked HoursPhysician Resource PlanningAn Environmental ScanThe pattern of average hours worked per week remains unchanged since 2003 according to the latest NationalPhysician Survey conducted in 2010. The average remains in the 50-55 hours per week range plus hours on-call.Figure 56 National Physician Survey, 2010, Average weekly hours of workFigure 57 National Physician Survey, 2003, Average weekly hours of work9.7.1 SummaryAverage hours worked remain relatively unchanged with the influx of new physicians to the workforce. Hoursof work do not decline until age 65+ is reached.9.7.2 Base, Low, and High Case RatesThe Base, Low, and High Cases assume no change in the average hours worked per week over the forecastperiod.83 | Page Social Sector Metrics Inc. & Health Intelligence Inc. | 12/31/2011