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The Pros And Cons Of AMA

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In order to become a doctor, a person needs to become licensed in the medical profession. As the book states, to perform surgeries or any other medical duties, the person needs to acquire a license from the licensing board. The licensing system allows doctors to protect themselves regarding their job, salary and even from patients that might take advantage from them. The system also creates a sense of “security” towards patients, because someone who is certified is examining them. According to the book, AMA is a powerful political body that was founded to enforce good medical practices. The organization restricts the amount of annual licenses in order to maintain doctor’s high salary and high
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