The objective of the present work is to characterize and compare the profiles in terms of demographics, health, work processes and employment situation of health professionals with a university degree (doctors and other professionals) working in provincial general health establishments in the Greater Buenos Aires area during the period 2010-2012.The study was qualitative and observational, using secondary sources. The sample was comprised of 583 workers with a university degree or higher. The results show that both doctors and other professionals have salaries that allow them to be the primary wage earner in their homes. Both groups identify dialogue with their patients as their primary tool. They also both report similar health issues, such as osteo-articular-muscular, radicular, ocular, gastrointestinal and mental disorders. However, these populations differ in other aspects.Doctors show an older age structure and earn better salaries. They also place greater value in their connection with patients than do the other hospital professionals. It is noteworthy that doctors report greater deterioration in working conditions and the majority hold more than one job. Doctors are more exposed to risks related to handling needles, working in a standing or sitting position, maintaining a fixed and concentrated gaze, handling infected materials, and latex. Overall, one could consider our study population to be marked by the characteristics of hospital work, such as high specialization, verticalism, and limited connections with patients.The history of medical hegemony does not necessarily constitute a guarantee of better conditions and greater wellbeing within the hospital.
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