> But doctors unions fight tooth and nail to prevent the publication of information that would allow patients to make informed decisions Yes. > which removes

> But doctors unions fight tooth and nail to prevent the publication of information that would allow patients to make informed decisions Yes. > which removes the financial incentive for surgeons to do better and prevents bad surgeons from being weeeded out of the market This is absolutely not why the 'doctors unions' fight against performance statistics. Can't you people think of nothing else than money ?