Invited Commentary

Commentary on "The View from Outside"

Authors: G. Richard Holt, MD, MSE, MPH, MABE, DBioethics

Abstract

Many physicians are contemplating, or have already contemplated, their retirement from the active practice of medicine. Commensurate with this decision will be a decision regarding how to fill the time that was previously occupied by clinical medicine. Some may consider engaging in some aspect of their former career, such as volunteering to teach medical students or residents certain aspects of their experience garnered over decades of patient care. Others may believe this will be a time to travel, enjoy life, and/or pursue other options outside of the medical field. Still others may not have a clue what they might do after retirement.

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