Burnout, psychological distress, and overwork: the case of Quebec's ophthalmologists.

Background: Studies have shown that physicians are subject to high stress levels that can lead to mental health problems. Ophthalmologists are facing particularly high pressures because of shortages in their number and lack of resources. This study describes the state of mental health of Quebec's ophthalmologists and identifies certain elements of their work environment and personal lives that may contribute to problems.

Performance assessment. Family physicians in Montreal meet the mark!

Objective: To assess the clinical performance of a representative non-volunteer sample of family physicians in metropolitan Montreal, Que.

Design: Assessment of clinical performance was based on inspection visits to offices, peer review of medical records, and chart-stimulated recall interviews. The procedure was the one usually followed by the Professional Inspection Committee of the Collège des médecins du Québec.