Physician-nurse migration to the United States: regional and health status origins in relation to legislation and policy.

摘要: This article examines the origins of physicians and nurses who were admitted as permanent immigrants to US from 1962-1979. Data are mainly Immigration Naturalization Service. Countries used in developmental analysis only those whose population was estimated at 1 million or more mid-1979 encompassing 99% 97% nurses. Life expectancy birth is criterion differentiate origin countries by dimension health status. During study period workers constituted about 30% US; these 72-82% throughout period. The 1962-1979 has 4 distinct phases marked important legislative and/or policy changes; 1) 1962-1965 when McCarran-Walter Act prevailed; 2) ending 1968 2nd phase covers transition mandated under 1965 which encouraged physician immigration; 3) 3rd 1969-1976 1976 Nationality amendments; 4) 4th stage 1977-1979. Results show that North America became dominant source; 1966-1968 Asia attained dominance source even predominant after 1968; produced relatively few early 1970s; Europe substantially fewer 1970s than 1960s; 5) South Africa Oceania lowest contributors physicians; 6) during years almost 90% into 7) its aftermath resulted becoming nurses; 8) prior Canada generated 20% aggregate number 9) Philippines surpassed India led transition; 10) supplied up through with lead 1969-1979. Low status a minor nurse source. Health far less significant determinant immigration English language high low country groups their corresponding non-English counterparts. attracted developed 1968.