For many centuries the works of most entrepreneur artisans in guilds earned the respect of the public served. Then, the ninth century of the second millennium brought the Industrial Revolution to make artisans into production-line workers--prey to be snarled over by Boss and Union.

Now, the third millennium is about to bring the Healing-Arts Revolution to make physicians into production-line workers--prey to be snarled over by Boss and Politico.

William F. Sheeley, M.D.

Phoenix, Ariz.

(Psychiatric News, September 20, 1996)