Tom,
Yes, I guess I am a rebel, or perhaps just an old curmudgeon. I too refuse to move to eprescribing until it is proven to be superior to what I am already doing and when the costs are born by those that benefit, e.g the pharmacies, the government, the insurance companies, or others who are doing data mining.
I have not been on active staff now for 5 years. I still maintain courtesy staff and, early on, did admit a few patients. But now with the overall improvement in my lifestyle I really don't want to admit anyone and so I do not.
We (a group of physician and non-physician) investors are about ready to open a new hospital in my area and I may go back to admitting and caring for patients there. But, that means taking 2 AM calls again for Dulcolax and Tylenol. I will have to think long and hard on this. I have so many other responsibilities of my own now at home that I really do not want to add hospital practice back. We'll see.
Hope you are warm!
Leslie
