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Summer Shorts: Knights, Knaves, and Pawns in Healthcare To read the full article and show notes with links mentioned as well as a full transcript, click here. In this episode, Stacey Richter speaks with Larry Bauer about the societal perceptions of physicians as knights, knaves, or pawns, inspired by a 2010 JAMA article by Dr. Sachin Jain and Dr. Christine Kassel. They delve into how these perceptions influence healthcare policies, the moral dilemmas faced by physicians, and the need for greater integration of doctors in policy-making processes. Throughout the episode, they stress the importance of understanding physicians' motivations and the significant impact of involving medical professionals in discussions about healthcare reform. Love the show? Please consider signing up for our weekly newsletter. We'll send you an article covering the latest episode with show notes, mentioned links and a transcribed intro. Join the RHV Tribe. 07:36 Are physicians knaves or knights? 10:05 “Most of the people … that [I’v