Another story of a frustrated primary care physician forced to experiment with the trials and tribulations of going solo.

This doctor’s decision was driven, in part, by a sabbatical in Sweden.  Imagine these requirements in American medicine:

The Swedish doctors were equally worried about his American ways. The clinic chief swiftly laid down the rules. Oldenburg was to take a half-hour morning coffee break, like everyone else, and then a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. and another half-hour afternoon coffee break. During these breaks, he was to socialize with his co-workers, including lab and cleaning staff, and there was to be no shop talk.

I know, I can’t either.

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