With the dearth of primary care providers, some specialists are filling the gap somewhat, taking on unrecognized tasks and extra work such as ordering “routine” tests (e.g., bloodwork, appropriate imaging). This unrecognized work, done because it is the right thing to do, not because it is part of specialists’ responsibilities, should be recognized and appropriately compensated. Kudos to these already overburdened practitioners for these extra time-consuming efforts, which are done because it is ethically the right thing to do with our massive gaps in care provision.
—Peter Meyer, MD
Victoria

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