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The popular conception of an ER doc is completely divorced from the day-to-day reality.. This isn't House, they're not "put on the spot" constantly like they'r
by mikeyouse 4y ago
The popular conception of an ER doc is completely divorced from the day-to-day reality.. This isn't House, they're not "put on the spot" constantly like they're on some island. They are part of a care team and they call for IM/ID/Cardio/Radiology consults when they have any question about a diagnosis. They certainly have stressful jobs but no moreso than the floor physicians or other providers who work the same shifts and who take the critically ill patients when they need care beyond the capabilities of the ER.
- seanmcdirmid 4y agoIf being an ER doctor is such a cushy deal for more money, doctors who would otherwise choose internal medicine would just choose that. There is plenty of variation in medical specialties, but, at least for people who are going to medical school today, I'm sure they are well informed what is in demand and what isn't. At least in this case, I don't see non-market forces at work (whereas medicine has plenty of those in other places).