WALKING IN AN MD 'WONDERLAND'
In the article "Physician survey breeds discontent" (Vol 1 No 21), according to what Dr Albert Schumacher, President of the Canadian Medical Association, says, it appears that doctors like me no longer exist except maybe in fairy tales. I'm a rural physician who delivers babies, does house calls and takes care of two nursing homes. I consider my goal reached when I've reduced my time on the job to a 60-hour workweek. I perform procedures before and after clinic hours, assist with surgery, fill in the occasional ER shift and teach. I hope to wake up and still be alive, or die before the fairy tale ends. Somehow it's hard to believe that the present will become the 'happily ever after.'

Dr Gordon Dyck
Steinbach, MB

ONE HAPPY WINNER
I just received my Epson stylus Photo R300 printer, which I apparently won in a draw from your newspaper. I'm so pleased with it. The entire experience, from the gentle and expert editing of my writing, to the satisfaction of seeing my complaints against the College of Family Physicians published ("Recertification leaves you certifiable," Vol 1 No 19) topped off by a completely unexpected win of a draw I didn't even know I was entered in, has been most pleasant. I hope you will allow me to continue to contribute to your excellent medical newspaper.

Dr Barbara Watts
Orangeville, ON

We're happy to have helped and made your day a little more pleasant. We encourage all our readers to voice their opinions and strive to provide a place for the healthy exchange of ideas. Enjoy your prize and we look forward to working with you again. — Ed