One of MANY examples: why do I need to see a doctor to get a refill on a perscription.. then go and see a pharmacist to 'fill it'. (when its prepackaged)..
Both getting a fat cut along the way.. along with their buddies the insurance companies.
And for routine health issues why do I need to see a 'doctorate of medicine'. Can you imagine every time you needed repairs on your car by law only a doctorate of mechanical engineering could perform the work? Only the rich could afford cars...
This is a dumb argument. Whom do you wish to see. If you want to be totally responsible for your own health care then I would not mind passing a law stating an individual can practice medicine on their own person. I see nothing wrong if you want to diagnose yourself and decide what medicine you want as long as you do not complain and try to sue yourself when you screw up. But don't be surprised if a physician will refuse to take care of any of your mistakes. Think of it like a Car dealer or manufacturer will not cover your mess ups under their warrenty. But I do not see a reason to not let you do this if you really want to. But you will be totally responsible.
Depends. Sometimes I'll see people who look like routine patinents who the doc looks over, spots another abnormality, tests it, and it turns out something far more severe was lurking behind what looked like routine symptoms.