Future of medicine

Abstract

None of the authors of this book can predict with any degree of certainty what the future of medicine will hold. Most of the authors are not pundits or futurists but are practicing physicians, lawyers, and advisors. What we do know for certain is that medicine remains one of the most rewarding professions on this planet and affords a very nice quality of life and lifestyle to physicians who are engaged in patient care. We do know that the business of medicine will be very important in the future and doctors will need to be cognizant of the finances of their practice regardless if they are in a group practice, work for the government, employed by a hospital, or in private practice. Physicians often hear from their colleagues that the practice of medicine continues to be increasingly challenging, and that other careers may offer better hours or more pay. Having said that, few other careers offer the challenge, as well as the satisfaction of helping people to wellness, that medicine can offer.