Hats off to physicians

Both the training and the responsibility of physicians is deserving of the respect they are given. First, physicians have had to go through extensive and strenuous education to obtain their title. In a sense, it is hard-earned respect. Although many professions may have been preceded by years of considerably challenging education, few professions are comparable to Medicine in this respect. 

Second, physicians face huge responsibilities on a daily basis. People trust them with their lives. It would be counterintuitive for the society that entrusts them with the most sacred of possessions to not respect their opinions or choices when dealing with topics in their expertise.