The American Medical Association: Some say it's obsolete. Who speaks for physicians these days? What's your opinion?

In a JAMA commentary on life-threatening childhood obesity, the authors suggest "involvement of state protective services . . . including placement into foster care in carefully selected situations" as an alternative to treatment at newly established pediatric surgical weight loss programs. Do you agree?

This poll is inspired by a recent post in Diagnostic Imaging and the Great American Physician survey by our sister publication, Physicians Practice.

What is your experience with patients who may decide to quit multiple substances simultaneously? Is it overambitious? Take the poll.

What part do mental health professionals play in the life of veterans?

Tell us how we can serve you better.

What was your experience like as a psychiatry resident? No matter when or where you went to school, we want to know.

The model in which young doctors acquired their medical skills by working unsupervised on poor patients at county hospitals is, fortunately, a thing of the past. Is today's model better?

As the Apple iPad (and competing devices) gains popularity among healthcare professionals, are psychiatrists using it and if so, why?

Tell us about career, your experience, and your desire to help your patients. Help us help you do your job.