Imagine pursuing a career goal with such intensity and dedication that it completely takes over your life. You study hard, work long hours, give 110% of what you've got, only to find that something is still not right. One day you wake up and realize that
- You've changed.
- Your goals have changed.
- The career you chose is no longer as exciting as it once was.
- You're not enjoying your work.
Why bother? Who needs the grief?
Some people would describe these symptoms as characteristic of a mid-life crisis. But many doctors are opting for early retirement because the practice of medicine no longer seems sufficiently rewarding. What happened?
- The insurance industry and mass media have done an extraordinary job of encouraging patients to question a doctor's authority.
- A doctor's word is no longer good enough and a physician's authority is being challenged from all directions.
Where have these challenges come from? Just follow the money to
find out.
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