Has COVID-19 changed the workload for primary care physicians? The case of Spain

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a massive over-exertion of doctors, multiplying their work intensity, overload and stress. Work overload and the emotional state of health workers is one of the many repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results derived from this study may be useful in formulating policies and practices related to the workforce development, funding streams to prepare for the next wave of COVID-19 infections as well as for future public health emergencies.

Analysis of Variation in Organizational Definitions of Primary Care Panels: A Systematic Review

Primary care panel size plays an increasing role in measuring primary care providers (ie, physicians and advanced practice providers, which include nurse practitioners and physician assistants) workload, setting practice capacity, and determining pay and can influence the quality of care, access, and burnout. However, reported panel sizes vary widely.

This systematic review aims to identify how panels are defined, the degree of variation in these definitions, the consequences of different definitions of panel size, and research on the strengths of different approaches.