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High pay
by Henri Zimand
Created on: January 15, 2009 Last Updated: August 03, 2011
Doctors, are they motivated by high pay? I am sure that it is part of a decision that influences doctors
by Mario Carini
Created on: August 19, 2009
The doctor's life is never easy. As the population ages and more people come down with serious illnesses,
Created on: November 13, 2010 Last Updated: November 14, 2010
I work in the medical field and have met many characters who are trained as physicians. Working for
Created on: November 01, 2009
For the most part, doctors in the U.S. have expectations of high pay. There is no across the board answer
Created on: August 10, 2008 Last Updated: April 13, 2009
Undoubtedly doctors are more motivated in lining up their own pockets than they are healing patients.
by M. L. Kiser
Created on: July 15, 2008 Last Updated: October 27, 2009
With the main focus of the standard ER today being to, "Treat'em and street'em", one could easily come
by Melody Bish
Created on: May 27, 2009
The idealist in me wants to believe physicians count their days by the impact they had on even one patient's
by Trisha Arnez
Created on: February 29, 2008
There once was a time when doctors went into medicine because they wanted to help people. Today most
Created on: July 19, 2009
HEALTH CARE IN THE UNITED STATES
As noted elsewhere, I am an international person. I do have
Created on: September 18, 2008 Last Updated: July 23, 2009
It is my personal believe that they're are doctors on both sides of this issue. Being disabled and a
Created on: October 21, 2007
In today's modern society the "sickness" industry pedaled by doctors and major drug companies alike
Created on: February 12, 2009
I don't even think there's a point in asking this question. Of course thats what motivates them. I can't
by Edward Earl
Created on: June 25, 2008
In American society today, patient care and the Hippocratic Oath have all but vanished into the haze
by S. Colvin
Created on: July 20, 2009
It would be an injustice to group all doctors together and judge them based on the actions of the majority.
Created on: July 24, 2008
The majority of American doctors are clearly motivated by high pay rather than healing patients. If
Created on: May 21, 2008
While one will occasionally find the small-town physician working in an economically deprived area for
by Dawn Taylor
Created on: March 17, 2008
"Physician" is the number one occupation on the list of most prestigious occupation titles to hold.
Created on: May 05, 2008
I've had more than a few doctors over the years who were motivated above all else to heal their patients.
Created on: February 27, 2008
The incision is made just two inches below the right iliac crest. All layers of tissue are roughly dissected
Created on: April 14, 2008
There are some doctors in the world who truly care about people. They truly want to help and will go
Healing
Created on: October 26, 2009
From the perspective of a patient who has to deal with a very rare and complex disorder, as well as
Created on: March 25, 2009
As a fourth year medical student, I have had the opportunity to work with over 30 different physicians
by Sammy Stein
Created on: December 21, 2009
I still beleive that most doctors are motivated by the healing possibilities of their profession. However,
by Selina J
Created on: July 16, 2008
I admit it. When I was weighing different majors in college, I considered medicine - not only for healing
by Teresa Feil
Created on: April 30, 2008
DOCTORS HEAL
I have worked as a Radiology Technician since 1972. The last twenty years has been spent
Created on: December 20, 2009 Last Updated: December 22, 2009
Are doctors motivated by high pay or healing patients?
Doctors go to school for many years. The cost,
Created on: November 15, 2007
There are several intrinsic and extrinsic factors that drive individuals to delve into the practice
Created on: June 07, 2008
I do not think anyone would go through the grueling study of medicine only for the pay. Some areas of
by Amelia Bray
Created on: October 24, 2008
There is a certain love one gains from doing something. For Doctors, it is the adoration of the human
by Holly Rogers
Created on: February 26, 2008
There are numerous high paid careers that an individual may wish to follow if money is their ultimate
Created on: April 14, 2008
I have not always had the most ideal relationship with certain doctors. There are some I have found
Created on: October 24, 2008
Are doctors motivated by high pay or healing patients?
Living in Canada so far covered by ohip as a Canadian
Created on: November 14, 2007
I am one of those who believe that your true motivation will show through your actions. I know I can't
Created on: October 21, 2007
It has been my experience that, when choosing a profession in today's society, the level of compensation
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