Deciding when to stop performing surgeries is a tough decision for many surgeons. Here’s a look at some of the key points to consider.

Patients who do not keep their appointments are a financial burden on a practice and can have a major impact on others waiting for treatment.
The patient–physician relationship is unique with respect to physical contact, given the importance of the physical examination and the physician’s responsibility to understand and connect with he patient.
In a study that reported the most satisfying jobs in the United States, physicians were not even among the top 10.
ENT has traditionally been a sought-after specialty, but residency applications have dropped the last two years.
Otolaryngology needs more women practitioners and more persons of color.
Compensation models can dictate not only what a physician will make in the near future, but also what his or her long-term opportunities may be.
The first clinical consensus statement on balloon dilation of the sinus indicates that the procedure is appropriate for patients with sinonasal symptoms and positive findings on CT scan.