Tuesday, April 12, 2005
The Week
-Among physicians 50-65 years old, 52% say they would not choose medicine as a career today, according to the AMA. Citing longer hours and lower take home pay, 64% say they would not encourage thier own children to follow in their own footsteps. (The Miami Herald)
I would add that the climate of fear produced by uncontrolled litigation has added to the stress and displeasure felt by many physicians.
-Nearly 30% of Americans now choose cremation upon their death. if current trends continue, by 2025 about half of all Americans who die will be cremated. (USA Today)
-40% of Americans say preparing their tax return is the most stressful thing they do all year. Only the Holidays rate higher on the stress scale with 49%. (Harris Interactive)
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I would add that the climate of fear produced by uncontrolled litigation has added to the stress and displeasure felt by many physicians.
-Nearly 30% of Americans now choose cremation upon their death. if current trends continue, by 2025 about half of all Americans who die will be cremated. (USA Today)
-40% of Americans say preparing their tax return is the most stressful thing they do all year. Only the Holidays rate higher on the stress scale with 49%. (Harris Interactive)
# posted by Joe Florida @ 12:04 PM 
