HEARTENED AND DISMAYED BY UVA PHYSICIANS LETTER - THE DAILY PROGRESS OPINION COLUMN
Concerning the dispute between a group of University of Virginia physicians and the health system and medical dean, here are some thoughts:
A measured civility and clear summary of concerns lends authenticity to the physicians. That they represent "only" about 10% of physicians reminds me of the tip of an iceberg. Much, much more lies beneath the surface. To take the step of signing a letter of no confidence, with little or no benefit to themselves and much to lose, is a major development.
Kim Briehl
Earlysville
Read the entire Letter to the Editor - HEARTENED AND DISMAYED BY UVA PHYSICIANS LETTER.
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