Reading this book, it may seem like I despise all doctors—I assure you that’s not the case. I simply have an aversion to mediocrity. Doctors hold positions of power and dominance over the people in their care. They are gatekeepers of services, medications, and information. Their credentials grant them the authority to make life-or-death decisions, and their directives often go unquestioned. With that power comes great responsibility, so my expectations are uncompromising.