Most doctors are pretty much set in their way by the time they reach 50. They expect to continue practicing clinical medicine and remaining doctors all their life. In one sense, unfortunately, they've become very myopic and end up leading their life pretty much on autopilot. This is partly because they think that clinical medicine is the only thing they're good at because this is what they've been doing for many years.
Yes, this is something they are extremely good at because they are often at the peak of their professional career. They get referrals from peers; recognition from colleagues and get invited to give lectures at medical conferences. Patients look up to them, and because they have been practising for so many years, they are highly respected in the community. The problem is that they continue thinking of themselves only as being successful doctors and aren't willing to…
