Yes! I take your point, but Mr/Ms.. Surgeon only kills the punters one at a time when (s)he cocks it up
when they are shown to be a liability, their employer or the GMC will show them the exit.
The sad fact is, the world does NOT owe anybody a living. IQ is randomly distributed, it seems...so, life's very unfair.
I spent my working life hoping to be propositioned by a rich widow-woman who'se avowed intention was to kill me with kindness...It never happened.
If you want to get into a crowded, once-elite profession, don't be surprised if the new upstarts undercut you. happens with just about every occupation.
The motor-trade once offered a good living...the fast-fit outfits / chains like Halfrauds and Mr Haynes took the mystique out of the trade and the public's perception of the value of your skills dropped dramatically. the choice was, suck it up or move on and do something else......and that's why I am skilled at running a fish and chip shop!