While researching the book , I came across a strange paradox. American doctors share the same professional culture—same norms and values that they acquire in medical school and carry throughout their careers. And yet the attitudes and actions of doctors vary widely across the country.

To get a better handle on how physician culture influences physician behavior, this month’s survey asks what activities *most* doctors do. This survey asks non-clinicians/patients for their thoughts.

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Dr. Robert Pearl is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, the nation’s largest physician group. He’s a Forbes contributor, bestselling author, Stanford University professor, and host of two healthcare podcasts. Pearl’s next book, “,” is available for presale now. Follow him on Twitter .

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