Being a Doctor myself Ive got to say that salaries for most doctors are well deserved and alot of us are actualy underpaid while a few way way overpaid for what they actualy do. Ive got to tell you that the training you undrego to become a Doc, Medschool, internship, residence etc is very demanding competitive and not to forgiving. It requires sacrifice and commitment.to get through but it doesnt end their, Although it seems to be diminishing now days, our social responsablity is also quite huge as well. You spend long hours training, working in a high stress environment where although you might not be aware of it You (the Doctor) are exposed to life threatning factors on a daily basis these usualy come in the form of viruses, bacterias, fungi, contaminated Sharps, Stress, lawyers, and nurses lol.
The responsability we contract with patients is inmense and any mistake on our part is deemed instantly unforgivable, and immideately sueable. A large part of Medical Lawsuits are brough about not because of actual fault on the Dr's behalf but by money hungry lawyers and disgruntled misguided patients.
If you factor in the time spent away from family, being on call on holydays and weekends. Long work hours high stress among other things, not to mention the costs of running your own practice and hiring staff. then the potential benefits sometimes just dont seem like its enough. and might barely compensate.
A soldier, especialy one in combat is at risk on a more acute basis and I cant describe what the cost to them represents but yeah some of them should be compensated a little more, But then again so should teachers.
Hope this helps bring some perspective on your question
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