Many doctors are switching their focus to cosmetic procedures such as Botox injections and laser spider vein removal. The financial incentives are tempting. And instead of dealing with the stresses of severely ill people, they can bring instant results to their patients. One Canadian doctor says:

"In 15 minutes I can inject Botox and make three, four, five hundred dollars," says Cohen. "In the same 15 minutes I can excise a malignant melanoma and make $50."