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Old 12th August 2006 | 23:30
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Loose rivets
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From: Walton on the Naze Essex.
I have asked before, if there is not a case for doctors to specialize at an earlier stage than they do now. In this modern world there must be an order of magnitude more detail to take on board -- if they are to cover the full spectrum. This has to be counter-productive.

I do understand the concept of co-relating symptoms: not to have a broad overview could mean missing something important. However, to try to take on board the full subject seems as though it's asking for the knowledge to be diluted. This will be even worse if the suggestion of ‘fast-tracking' is followed.

In this modern world it is possible to ask, and get an answer from a specialist on the other side of the globe in a few moments...and with hi-def pictures. Why burden the mind with a sea of knowledge that may never be used?
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