It's interesting. When the question is asked why they don't have a problem in Britain recruiting into geriatrics, it's because the geriatricians are paid at the same rate as surgeons or urologists or psychiatrists. In this country there appear to be some differences. First of all, it often takes more time to work with the older patient. You have to talk a little slower; you have to give them a little more time. There is not the same incentive. They don't make as much money. The surgeons can perform a lot of surgery and get higher fees than the individuals who specialize in geriatrics.
We also need to make it clear to the young doctors that this a very challenging field. We need to put in some incentives--scholarships, prizes, reasons for them to be attracted to the field and to see the potential.