Three reasons why you, as a physician, should seriously consider writing a book

Because of your perspective, ready readers, and ability to guide others through a bewildering array of topics, you are well suited as a writer of nonfiction and fiction works.

1. Perspective

Your mission in life is to bring better health to others. That gives you a perspective that qualifies you for publishing success because everybody wants better health. Even if you take off on a track writing science fiction, mystery novels, or comedy, your position in life as a physician or any other type of health care worker gives a delightful color to everything you write.

2. Ready readers

If you're in private practice, you probably have 5,000 or so patients on your roster, including some you see rarely, but all with an interest in everything you say or do. This means that in your association with your patients and other physicians you have already developed an eager audience for what you have to share. Never underestimate the power of the doctor-patient relationship.

3. Guidance

Our society faces a crisis of inundation by bad medical information. At best confusing and at worst misleading or even dangerous, people absorbing the "facts" from the media and elsewhere need your input to help them sort things out. You need to help your patients and others map out a path that will help them make sensible decisions about their own health and well-being.

Finally, make your book a speaking platform to inspire change for better healthcare.

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