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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Part of it is, patients are more and more expecting- demanding!- that doctors put them back to perfect health, well into their 40s, 50s, and beyond. I’m sorry you have chronic low back pain. I’m sorry the only possible solution at this point is a surgery that may or may not help. I’m sorry about XYZ problems. But- you’re 50 years old and your body is never going to be 22 again. Stop expecting miracles. People get old , things don’t work as well, a million expensive MRIs and visits with every specialist on earth aren’t  going to change that. [/quote]

Was it ever satisfying?  Did you regret studying medicine?

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Yes/ it’s frequently satisfying. Most patients are reasonable and normal. Recently, the stagnant pay combines with squeezing so many patients and extra admin work into my schedule makes work less satisfying. The patients are usually the bright spot. I like using my knowledge to help people. But when a patient is a total dick and blames me for the system that I am trying mg hardest to navigate well for them, yes, I get the visit over with quickly and move on. They’re never going to be happy with my care, they can go elsewhere, and we will both be better off. [/quote]

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