Should physicians shoulder all the burdens of medical care? Could medicine be modularized in a way that would prevent physician or nurse burnout? Paraprofessionals like nurse practitioners and physician assistants are already modularizing care. Might not physicians also farm out their diagnostic work to, e.g., computer-based systems, and their treatment to other practitioners who would have expertise in treating certain conditions?
Here's an interesting article in Salon about physician burnout.
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