This User Board is one of the main reasons I don't want to change. Physicians are giving away their right to practice medicine as a doctor sees fit, rather than what a practice manager/corporation wants you do do (see more patients and make them lots of money). Just after the first of the year each year, I call both the AAFP and MAFP(Missouri) and express my frustration at having to pay MAFP dues so that I can belong to AAFP. The MAFP has made it clear that its focus is on employed physicians and on trying to put down other providers. I trained in NM where NPs and PAs practice much more indepently, so I think this is silly. I think my state organization should put more effort into keeping the few docs who are still out there, IN BUSINESS.
The User Boards have been a great source of support to me as a physician/owner. The Guardian Angels are great and readily avaialbe when we need them, not when they get back to us at their convenience. The fellowship and support of others out there who know the satisfaction of still having a voice in the practice of medicine.

PS Sorry for the rant


Vicki Roberts, MD
Family Medicine of Southeast Missouri
Sikeston, MO