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hlthe2b

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4. Yes. Quite obviously. But when the temptation for young doctors or other less experienced comes
Thu May 14, 2026, 05:35 PM
Thursday

up against a horrifically understaffed and overworked medical system--whether it be at the medical school academic level, the nation's emergency departments (with waits quite often approaching 8-12 hours), the best experienced staff so burnt out after COVID or the atrocities wrought by the Trump/RFK Jr /Oz administration, not to mention the verbal and increasing physical violence from the angry public, the "should do" level of supervision is damned near impossible.

So, I dream of the day when I could once jump up on my high horse, wag my finger, and castigate, but the truth is there are reasons why this is occurring and will continue unless major changes come to health care. Once upon a time the desire to deliver the best care and the pride that came from it (as well as the learning experiences) were enough to prevent technology like AI from being abused. For a few it was only the fear of a lawsuit. But, now. ERs and ICUs are the "walking wounded" in terms of their still dedicated staff. Likewise many areas of academic medicine training. We can only ask so much before only those ultra-rich who can afford concierge-style medical care will receive what most of us believe should be provided for all. But, I think my point has been made... sigh

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