17-04-2003 03:38									#1
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You never know when something is going to happen that will change your life. My boss fell in love with a Goldwing motorcycle and bought it in 1999. Ever since they have been inseperable save inclement weather. Two nights ago he ran into some uneven pavement and died probabley immediately upon hitting the ground. Everyone here is in a state of shock. Not only have I lost a friend, but the Commonwealth of Virginia requires that private medical practices be owned by a physician, so his widow will be required to close or sell the practice, meaning that I may eventually lose my job. Looks like I may join the list of 'poly members forced to hit the road. No, I can't afford to buy the place. Through Wall Street I've made donations over the years to what amounted to be nothing more than the legal defense funds of numerous CEOs.

	17-04-2003 03:59									#4
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sorry to hear that

	17-04-2003 04:02									#5
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Sorry to hear about your boss.

Could a few physicians get together and purchase the practice?

	17-04-2003 04:06									#6
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quote: Through Wall Street I've made donations over the years to what amounted to be nothing more than the legal defense funds of numerous CEOs.

i hate to hear that Dr. Strangelove, hopefully things will work out so you won't have to move and you won't have to take a paycut. I'm sorry you lost a friend.

	17-04-2003 04:56									#7
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Good luck...

And ditto for obiwan18's question...

	17-04-2003 06:10									#8
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quote: Originally posted by obiwan18 Sorry to hear about your boss. Could a few physicians get together and purchase the practice?

Who knows? Everything is up in the air now. It isn't exactly a fat juicy profit making practice. We've always had a very high precentage of welfare patients. Once you have a reputation for having a lot of "those people" hanging around your office the paying patients abandon ship.

	17-04-2003 06:56									#9
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Can you buy it for $1 and hold it in trust until someone else comes along?

	17-04-2003 06:59									#10
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oooh sorry Doc... that's really a sad situation. I hope things will improve for you.

	17-04-2003 07:12									#11
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quote: Originally posted by Dr Strangelove Who knows? Everything is up in the air now. It isn't exactly a fat juicy profit making practice. We've always had a very high precentage of welfare patients. Once you have a reputation for having a lot of "those people" hanging around your office the paying patients abandon ship.

Is moving out of the question ? Surely there are some places where you can find work.

Good luck!

	17-04-2003 09:34									#12
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wow that sucks.

	17-04-2003 10:05									#13
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Doc,

You're one of my favorite posters here ever, always speaking wisdom.

Good luck with whatever happens.

You'll be just fine.

	17-04-2003 20:12									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Richelieu Is moving out of the question ? Surely there are some places where you can find work. Good luck!

Well, like I said, everything is up in the air right now. Yes I could move I suppose, but the kids love it here. Just a few years ago Sarah, now 12, was going through a phase where she thought that she didn't have a friend in the world, i.e., at school. She's finally gotten over that and I'd hate to see her backslide. Also my wife suffers from near crippling arthritis, and preparing to move would be an ordeal for her.

The other problem is that quite frankly my boss pampered me too much. He took care of all the business and maintenance, and I just practiced medicine.