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Clinicians With Formal Research Qualifications Undertaking Dual Clinical and Research Activities Should be Titled and Recognised as ‘Clinician Scientists’

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Clinicians, who engage in research alongside their clinical duties, not only improve patient outcomes but contribute to cultural and workforce benefits for their healthcare organisations. The nomenclature of workplace titles for these roles has evolved over time and across international and geographical boundaries, as has the perceived level of research expertise or qualifications required. We propose that consistent titling for these roles would be of significant benefit for individuals, as well as healthcare leaders, and in the Australian context, clinicians conducting relevant research as part of their role, and who have a PhD or recognised research qualification, should be titled 'Clinician Scientists'.

Source: The International Journal of Health Planning and Management

DOI: 10.1002/hpm.70046

Authors: Peter Buttrum, Adrienne Young, Diann Eley, Merrilyn Banks, Nicole Marsh, Mark Cruickshank, James Elliott, Nicholas J. Talley, Tracy Comans, Scott C. Bell, Shaun O'Leary

Institutions: The University of Queensland, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland University of Technology, The University of Sydney, Northern Sydney Local Health District, John Hunter Hospital, Griffith University

Language: English

Topic: Health and Medical Research Impacts

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4416977972

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