Another factor which may be a good discussion point on this thread is the empathy conundrum in healthcare. Too much empathy and the provider is too involved, boundary dissolution occurs, mistakes are made, and the provider is at increased risk for compassion fatigue and health problems (burnout among doctors in the U.S. healthcare system is now deemed a "silent epidemic")....they may be unable to continue that type of work each day. No empathy and they may not provide things which the patient would appreciate.

I've heard there are quite a few doctors (especially surgeons) and dentists who are psychopaths. I'm being sincere, not facetious.

Theoretical, if you are comfortable sharing, I'd be interested to know what you think about psychopaths working in healthcare.