I agree. It is true that physicians are often very hard working people, who, along with nurses, are exposed to very high stress situations. But a lot of MDs have enormous egos, thinking they're right about everything simply because they got through medical school and have a tough medical practice.

I remember seeing on a forum a few physicians griping about how they "could think of absolutely no other job that has it as hard as we do." I hate this kind of thinking. They blind themselves to the fact that other people might also have grueling work obligations. Attorneys might not see as much blood, for example, but many attorneys work 75-85 hour work weeks at large firms (and make less money than a lot medical specialists). Laborers have easier schedules (if they're in a union at any rate), but it's so much more physically intensive than being a doctor.

Some physicians should keep stuff like this in mind. They aren't the only ones who have it rough, and aren't the only ones who provide a valuable service to society.