The issues of medical ethics concern not only the doctor-patient relationship, but also the ethical aspects of the organization of the labor activity of medical specialists. Identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas can serve as the basis for preventing occupational stress and burnout and improving the effectiveness of medical care in the field of audiology.

OBJECTIVE

Ethical analysis of work environment in audiology.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A 14-question questionnaire developed on the basis of demand-control and effort-reward models, an online survey was conducted using the Google Forms service among 111 specialists (43 audiologists, 13 otorhinolaryngologists, and 55 doctors combining work in both specialties).

Results and discussion. The differences were revealed on the scales Effort and Reward depending on the specialty and clinic (public or private). The greatest effort was found among doctors combining both specialties, the least — among doctors of private clinics. 58% of the respondents consider the wages to be inadequate to the expended efforts. At the same time, a high respect level among patients, management and colleagues helps to compensate for the identified efforts.

CONCLUSION

The analysis made it possible to identify ethical dilemmas in the work of audiologists for effective planning of specialty development.