A Society that Venerates Lawyers More than Doctors

As a physician, I think it's ridiculous to think that society would take pity on the erosion of physician's income and status. Physicians still do well and few take pity on those that make more money than they do! The need for tort reform, in my opinion, is the elephant in the room. If, for example, the consequence of improperly fixing a washing machine was $10 million, then, would anyone be surprised if it cost more to fix washing machines? I get it, that people aren't washing machines but at some point, medical malpractice impacts on the cost of health care. Would I suggest that malpractice be eliminated? Grudgingly, no. Doctors are human and we also respond to both carrot and stick motivation. Malpractice awards on the order...