90% of Doctors Don’t Want Their Children to Become Doctors - What Went Wrong in Medicine?
A recent survey reveals 90% of doctors don’t want their children to choose medicine.
Medicine was once considered the most respected and stable career in India.
Today many doctors say extreme workload and burnout are major problems.
Long duty hours, night shifts, and emergency calls leave little work-life balance.
Violence against doctors in hospitals has become a serious safety concern.
Fear of medico-legal cases and lawsuits adds constant pressure.
Becoming a doctor requires 10–12 years of intense education and training.
Many doctors start earning stable income only in their 30s.
Corporate healthcare systems and heavy patient loads increase stress levels.
Doctor-patient trust has weakened due to rising medical costs and expectations.
Mental health issues like burnout, anxiety, and depression are increasing among doctors.
Despite challenges, medicine remains a noble profession that saves millions of lives.
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