A Unified Voice

Many ask of our profession. Are you knight or knave? The supposition, that there exists a dichotomy of options for the current physician, is a false one.  Likely we are a little bit of both, and many shades in between.  The maddening belief that the future of our healthcare system depends on this delineation is preposterous.  I would more aptly characterize us as pawns.  The time for change has come. After patiently listening to my rants and raves, my readers are starting to wonder if I have any solutions for the problems I so frequently call to attention.  I have many thoughts, and a few suggestions for a path forward.  Change, I fear, will only lead to debacle if left in the hands of politicians, economists, and administrators.  Our current state of misery stems from such loss of control.  We didn't enter this profession to care for the economy of a nation, we would much rather focus on the well being of each and every one of it's members.  Yet along with our brother and sister care providers, we are the primary driver and product of the system.  Without us, the health of this nation falls to it's knees.  Whether knight, knave, or pawn, no soldier would enter battle without a strong suite of armour.  Yes, my fellow physicians, it's time we banded together to protect ourselves from the fall out of this massive system makeover.  This in no way changes our commitment to our patients.&nb...
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