80 ans… et toujours médecins !

France continues to face a severe shortage of medical practitioners, with the current workforce numbering approximately 260,000 doctors. Recent projections indicate that the deficit will not be fully resolved until around 2040. Amid this shortage, a significant number of physicians—about 15,000 who are officially retired—have chosen to remain in practice. Many of these doctors are working in regions that are particularly underserved. Some of them are over 80 years old, and their continued presence has been welcomed by patients who appreciate the experience and continuity of care they provide. The decision by these retired doctors to stay active in the profession has been made independently of any forthcoming reforms, according to reports. Their ongoing contributions are seen as a stopgap measure to mitigate the impact of the long‑term shortage of medical staff.

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