As a result of this message, by some called “el florero de Llorente” , quite an amount of answers have been received, in which the common denominator was criticism against this offer. The low salaries for psychiatrist were questioned, how in many occasions we psychiatrists
are below other specialists was commented upon, and how psychiatry is considered as being less complex than other specialties. Likewise, the
current situation of a medicine managed by some health care providing companies (EPS) and the marketing economy, the time we are allowed
to attend on our patients, were criticized and we were asked to reflect on our profession and the work of the Association regarding the protection
of the interests of its members. Finally, there were some who suggested different solutions: a forum within the framework of the Colombian
Congress of Psychiatry, a press communiqué and the need to unionize,among others.

These were interesting comments that started a much-needed discussion that we hope will continue and get answers from the Association and
from all of us who form part of it. Now, the Association’s statutes (Chapter 1, article 4b) state regarding its purpose that: “The Association shall seek
the best for its members and defend the work interests of the same. It shall ensure the correct practicing of the profession and shall turn to the
authorities to prevent its illegal practicing”.