Our society thrives on tension and competition. GOP vs Democrats Civil Libertarians vs Eavesdroppers Ohio State vs Michigan Creationists vs Darwinists Ideas, like sports teams, compete to win. We are the referees of these contests. Many of these competitions in the public square are ongoing. Some of these duels are locked in a dead heat. Others are in overtime. Some are ‘challenge matches’ when a vanquished idea wants another shot to change the original outcome. Many of these controversies may never be resolved. In addition, the outcomes may change because we – the referees – have changed. What was considered to be a foul years ago may now be regarded as fair play. The medical profession is riddled with many internal conflicts that will not be easily resolved. Here are a few, and I’m sure readers could add generously to the list. Primary Care vs Medical Specialists Physicians vs Insurance Companies Obstetricians vs Medical Malpractice Attorneys Fee-for-Service vs Salaried
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