All physicians no that the AMA does not speak for us. Less than 20% of us belong to the AMA, I certainly do not. It is like the AARP, not at all does it speak for all seasoned citizens. This will hurt the AMA horrendously, so be it.
To make a really hackneyed observation...all too often "the perception is the reality"...what do we do about the ignorant who think all these "official organizations" actually do represent our doctors, our seniors, and a host of other important people in our lives?
I feel like Diogenes sometimes, except I'm not that smart, and I don't have a lantern...sheesh!