Why do doctors want to be so busy ?

Some doctors are proud of the fact that they have a waiting room which is full of patients who are waiting patiently in line to see them . They routinely make patients wait for 2 to 3 hours - and boast that patients are willing to put up with so much trouble in order to see them. This gratifies their ego ; and testifies to their personal belief that the reason they're so much in demand is because they are so much better than their colleagues and contemporaries . While this may engender a great feeling of satisfaction, I wonder whether this is a sensible approach. It's great to have patients who are waiting to see – after all, doctors are professionals who want to feel valued ; and they are happy that their services are desired. However, this can actually be quite counterproductive. While you do need to see patients in order to earn an income, having  too many patients actually creates its own sets of problems. For one thing , the fact that you have a waiting room full of inpatient patients can stress you out, if you are a conscientious doctor who values and respects his patients’ time . It can makes you a edgy and prevents you from focusing your energies on the patient who is sitting in front of you . This is why doctors tend to be curt and brusque. Also, when you are pressurized for time, you are more likely to make mistakes than you would otherwise . Having too many patients actually reduces a doctor’s productivity and efficiency. While it may increase your incom...
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