While some physicians are happy in their careers, a significant percentage may retire early because of negative emotions connected to their jobs.
A Decline in Clinical Autonomy
Some doctors are unhappy with a decline in clinical autonomy. When a doctor can decide about the course of a patient’s treatment on an independent basis, he or she may feel that they are more involved in how that individual is affected. However, interference from government and insurance entities may further reduce clinical autonomy in the future, drawing fewer qualified people to the field.