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To: fatnotlazy

“He complains about waiting long periods to see a doctor and worries that one day, the lack of attention will kill him.”

It is that way here unless you go to a doc-in-a-box and then quality is hit and miss. The med schools, for whatever reason, are not putting out enough doctors.


19 posted on 01/14/2015 8:38:37 AM PST by DonaldC (A nation cannot stand in the absence of religious principle.)
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To: DonaldC
Depends on your doctor.

I called my doctor when my husband was wheezing and having trouble breathing. This was the week before Christmas, they got us in that day.

I have never called them with an emergency when they have not been able to fit us in.

22 posted on 01/14/2015 8:55:25 AM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
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To: DonaldC
“The med schools, for whatever reason, are not putting out enough doctors.”

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Few want to be doctors now because of the increased expenses and hassle associated with Obmacare. A doctor now needs more staff to handle all the required paperwork. This cuts into the bottom line. All of my doctors are in some kind of group practice because they can't make it on their own anymore. Many of these practices are owned by the hospitals or health systems with which they are affiliated. These doctors are employees.

I notice that more and more duties traditionally performed by doctors are now being handled by nurses, nurse practitioners and physician's assistants. One day you won't see a doctor at all or you will be treated by a graduate of the University of Nigeria School of Medicine and Taxidermy. You won't be able to find a qualified American doctor who actually speaks understandable English.

27 posted on 01/14/2015 9:37:43 AM PST by fatnotlazy
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