REPLYING to David Mason's letter regarding the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) trial (May 16, 2015, vol 176, p 527), I make the following comments and offers a view perhaps from the other side. In common with Mr Mason, I too recognise the real stress and anxiety suffered by all members of the profession, and especially the recent graduates, when faced with a dispute of this kind. We are very largely and with very few exceptions dedicated, caring professionals who perform our duties in an ever more arduous and demanding public arena. We genuinely face a challenging work environment every day with pressures commensurate with the stage of our professional careers at that time. I have experienced first hand an …