Brent and Brent describe three ways in which physician manage to avoid being with their families (3):

1. The “physician dawdler” spends excessive time socializing around andtherefore has to stay late to get al work done.

2. The “electronic physician” arranges to be available for patients 24 hours a day, 7 day a week.

3. “Out-of-town Academician” must accept every invitation that comes along.