Recent comments on my blog related to one proposed new model of care reveal that many health professionals are not favorably disposed to any system that seems industrial.  People are not widgets, they say.  Health professionals across the board have revealed the amazing dedication and deep attachments they have for their patients.  Health professionals believe each patient is unique and want to ensure that any new system that emerges with health reform recognizes the value of the patient-health professional relationship.  An industrial model of care is not be an appropriate answer, they tell me.  Patients, many of whom have chronic or life threatening conditions,  require attention, caring, and commitments for the long term from health professionals.  Health professionals have been saying for a long time that policymakers need to ensure that this aspect of health care is recognized as health reform moves forward to the implementation stage.