In a recent Medscape article by Howard Waitzkin, MD, PhD, he discusses the potential need for doctors to disobey to maintain independence and quality of care for patients. The Editor notes that the recent UK “junior doctors’ strike” is a great example of physician disobedience with a goal of “physician unity to protect autonomy”.   Dr. Waitzkin goes on to discuss his history in medicine and how the increased administrative demands have increased drastically over the years ultimately hindering his ability to effectively care for his patients.  His article justifies why he eventually made the decision to “disobey” and how he believes, under the rule of Health Corporations, most doctors have “lost control” of the freedom they once had to run their own businesses, control their own schedules, set their own prices, and provide quality, efficient care for their patients.  Should doctors disobey?  Read the full article and decide for yourself.  Read Article

Reference:  Medscape.com:  May 20, 2016