Introduction

Abstract

Meetings are an important part in the life of a physician. They serve as a forum for the exchange of scientific and clinical ideas, and promote continuing education. If these were a Meeting’s only functions, however, very few physicians would go. No, Meetings are the stage of a travelling theater. The roles are passed out to actors for individual organs, a select group of stars and a large number of lesser artists. Together with the passive audience, the latter finance the travelling costs and fringe benefits provided for the main actors by paying entrance fees.