I disagree with her. One of the complaints for years about physicians is that we present to the public a monlithic edifice that nonphysicians can't penetrate. It makes the public think we have something to hide. It's healthy, I think, and good for the healthcare debate to let folks walk in our shoes now and then. My own small bit of the medical blogosphere is sort of high-road compared to most, but many readers have told me how much they appreciate it (even if they don't leave comments!). And it's therapy for me that doesn't even require the skills of a certified mental health care provider such as the NPR commentator.