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“The New England Journal of Medicine reports that 9 out of 10 doctors agree that 1 out of 10 doctors is an idiot.” quote by Jay Leno
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“The New England Journal of Medicine reports that 9 out of 10 doctors agree that 1 out of 10 doctors is an idiot.”

Jay Leno

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Source Journal Article: The New England Journal of Medicine, 2023

A humorous claim that most doctors consider a small fraction of their peers incompetent.

In simple terms: Doctors joke about a few incompetent colleagues.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about professional competence.

Themes

humor medicine professionalism

Mood

lighthearted skeptical

Type

satirical observational

When to use this quote

  • hospital meetings
  • medical training
  • peer reviews
  • public health communication

Key Concepts

cognitive bias group dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do jokes affect trust in medical professionals?
  • What impact does labeling have on team dynamics?
A Different Perspective

The statistic is likely exaggerated for comedic effect.

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