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Physicians in politics: Common language, different beliefs
Author(s)Richard Payerchin
Key Takeaways
- Physicians in Congress can foster bipartisan collaboration despite differing political beliefs, leveraging their medical expertise for legislative processes.
- Rep. Kim Schrier, MD, emphasizes focusing on district-specific issues over partisan divisions to restore bipartisanship.
Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.
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There are doctors in Congress on both sides of the aisle. One physician is Rep. Kim Schrier, MD (D-Washington). Here she describes how the
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