[AmusedBystander]

What a joke. They take a survey and ask doctors what they think other doctors will do? Why didnt they just ask the doctors themselves what they plan to do?

I asked my doctor and he said he planned to retire much earlier than originally planned. Said that obamacare and retirement was just about the only subjects to come up when he talks to his colleagues.

[Brooklyn Attitude]

“I asked my doctor and he said he planned to retire much earlier than originally planned. Said that obamacare and retirement was just about the only subjects to come up when he talks to his colleagues.”

I used to think doctors had it pretty sweet but mine told me with the regulations and having to input evertyhing on computers he works 12-14 hours every day and he makes about what I do. He is probably in his early 60’s and has had enough so he is getting ready to retire.

[hattend]

I asked my doctor and he said he planned to retire much earlier than originally planned. Said that obamacare and retirement was just about the only subjects to come up when he talks to his colleagues.

Dittos from my doctor friend. He is a neo-natal surgeon. He's getting out early as well.

[ladyjane]

I should have added - this survey sent questionnaires to the AMA master file. I assume that includes AMA members and former members.

Any where from 22% to 29% of physicians belong to AMA. Plus, 77% of physicians say AMA does not represent their views. The survey is meaningless.

What will be meaningful is the number of physicians who cut back and retire starting this year.