What are the difference of social status of physician in Asia and Europe?

I am doing a research regarding the social status of physician in Asia and Europe.... despite the job there is bound to be a difference between the social status of physician between this 2 big continents... social status define by different aspects such as salary, political roles, economical, popularity....and for every aspects, what are the reasons for its current states? any effects or changes in the future?

The status of a doctor has changed dramatically over the years. About 30 years ago, being a doctor meant that you were often at the top of your community in terms of education, earning power, and "honor." Today thanks to the HMOs doctors are no longer revered as they used to be. In Europe and Asia doctors are considered well educated and therefore are treated accordingly. In communist societies such as Cuba and China, they are considered on par with any other profession.