@bert etal.

Please don't be too discouraged or quit medicine. Our society needs us--we are all highly trained with irreplaceable experience.

Yes lawsuits are terrible and could make one want to quit. Yes narcotics are a pain. Yes we complain about specialists and insurance companies, but don't let it get you too down.

Take a vacation please. Rest/recharge - I'd say 3 weeks a year minimum. Patients are generally understanding even for a solo practice when shut down for vacation.

Larry
Solo IM
Midwest