You are exactly my type! The traits of a good doctor: a factor analysis study on public's perspectives.

Background: A multiplicity of qualities and behaviours are considered essential in a good doctor and are identified in various medical profession frameworks. However, there is no consensus as to their meaning or even agreement on fundamental qualities. The authors wanted to examine the importance placed by the Austrian public on the professional and personal traits of ideal physicians.

Now, I think doctors can be heroes … Medical student's attitudes towards the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on key aspects of medical education and how the image of the medical profession has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: The COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic hit the world in early 2020 and influenced medical education worldwide. Distance learning, risk of infection and patient care, telehealth literacy, medical ethics and research in medical education are key factors of medical education challenged by the pandemic. Additionally, the following question arises: "What do medical students think about their future profession in the face of this crisis?"

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among all undergraduate medical students of the Medical University of Vienna.

["What do you think a psychiatrist's work is like … and what about a psychotherapist?"].

Objective: Little is known about the public's perceptions of what mental health professionals' work is like. This, however, may be of interest as it is likely to influence people's help seeking behavior.

Method: In Spring 2009, a telephone survey was conducted in the city of Vienna, using a quota sample of 1205 people aged 16 years and over.