A survey study found that there are still concerns, disparities, mixed attitudes and some degree of discomfort surrounding parental leave among North American ophthalmologists.
“Considerations involved in taking parental leave are complex and nuanced; better dissemination of current policy would be beneficial and likely influential. A deeper understanding of the intricacies involved in parental leave decision-making is critical when implementing policy changes,” Lora R. Dagi Glass, MD, corresponding author, told Healio/OSN.
A 19-item online questionnaire was completed by 186