Many physicians understandably pride themselves on special skills or knowledge that they have acquired. This is true of so many professions. A lawyer is admired for her skill in the trial arena. A musician is lionized for his virtuosic technique. An athlete inspires his peers and the rest of us with his record-breaking accomplishments. We have all heard of physicians who are renown for particular talents. You need an operation on the pancreas? Here’s the guy you should see. Your Crohn’s disease is not responding? You should see my specialist who saved me from surgery! Your fibromyalgia is on fire? Have you heard of this new doctor in town who runs a fibromyalgia clinic? Obviously, a physician’s skill set is a critical asset in the practice of medicine. Indeed, when a patient sees me, he comes with the belief that I have the training and experience to address his concerns. Usually I do, but not always. It is very important for physicians to know which patients sho
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