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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The ones I know (that is a very small subset of the profession) seemed more like they enjoyed the scientific aspect of it. The patient is a science project to figure out a solution for. They weren’t necessarily motivated by helping someone as much as solving a problem/understanding the solution. So not altruistic but not just trying to maximize returns in the shitty insurance environment we live in. [/quote] My spouse is an MD (not a surgeon). This describes him and most of his friends from med school/residency. He is happy when he can help people/that he has special skills to help people and legit save lives etc., but he is really drawn to the science part of it. FWIW, he and his colleagues has no idea which of his pts have insurance or not. This is a hosptial-based speciality.[/quote]
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