Would you trade places with your physician?

I suspect many people would answer that question with, “Yes, in a heartbeat”! They might consider the perceived status, the opportunity to help others, and what is arguably a very good income. These and other reasons might make a person want to trade places. But what is it really like to be a physician these days? And if you were able to walk a mile in their shoes, would you really be so willing to trade places. I’ll be perfectly honest. I haven’t practiced medicine for more than a dozen years. But...(read more)