The medical profession, once the epitome of occupational achievement and the focus of societal respect, has fallen from grace with a growing number of people. This program explores the issues behind this loss of esteem, including the roles of doctors’ incomes and the ethical conduct of the medical profession. Experts featured in this program include Dr. Lane Bristown, President of the American Medical Association; Julie Disa of Johns Hopkins Univ. School of Medicine; and Dr. John Molina, a physician in private practice. (29 minutes)

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