Posted on 03/26/2006 9:38:53 AM PST by Brilliant
Last week, the Board of Governors considered an issue of great importance to the university system and to the citizens of Florida -- the question of how to provide a level of medical education that best meets the needs of this state.
After careful deliberation and study, the members of the Board of Governors approved proposals for new medical schools at the University of Central Florida and Florida International University as part of a comprehensive plan. This plan includes expanding enrollments at existing medical schools and creating new medical residencies...
In looking at the UCF and FIU proposals, the Board of Governors considered and approved other options -- expanding existing medical schools and advocating for creation of more residency opportunities for medical students. The board passed a resolution that recognizes the need to address the problem in a multifaceted way...
Ultimately, however, the decision came down to this -- Florida's doctor shortage is real and long-lasting, and Florida's reliance upon importation of physicians puts the state in a vulnerable position.
Anyone who has tried to make a doctor's appointment or spent hours in a waiting room knows all too well that Florida needs more physicians. Our traditional dependence on importing doctors is no longer adequate. It is in the best interest of the citizens of this state for Florida to educate enough doctors on its own, not continue to rely on universities elsewhere to fill the breach.
Florida is a fast-growing and dynamic state, and it must always look ahead -- it must anticipate change and prepare for the future. With this important vote, the Board of Governors anticipated a problem that threatens our state -- a continuing shortage of doctors -- and took action to ensure the future of medical care in Florida...
(Excerpt) Read more at orlandosentinel.com ...
Why anyone would WANT to become a doctor... I have no idea.
Obviously, the number two thing we can do to improve our health care system is DECREASE THE NUMBER OF LAWYERS!
you are correct!
Yea, there's no gratification or financial reward in practicing medicine.
Oh, you must be thinking of lawsuits and malpractice insurance rates!
You hit the nail on the head. Less lawyers means more doctors. We need to put a moratium on law school admissions for the next 15 years and put a cap on lawyers fees for class action and injury law suits.
Obviously, the number two thing we can do to improve our health care system is DECREASE THE NUMBER OF LAWYERS!
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Health care system and just about every system. You are soooo right!
Why am I not suprised. Being a doctor is a huge commitment, Alot of schooling dedication. Why be a doctor when you can be a lawyer, accountant or get into manual labor and earn the same wages.
Plus with all the liabilities and the pressure in this domain it's not easy. C'mon in the middle of an operation you just can't take a break and it take hours of non stop labor.
Not really. People need to know how to use the doctor wisely. Also, if we cut down on the number of people the doctors are forced to see, ie, welfare and illegal immigrants, who fail to pay, doctors would be more prone to hang around.
Also, if there were more laws governing the way people bring lawsuits, there would be more doctors. Many doctors are leaving practice because they can't afford malpractice insurance.
and decrease the number of lawyers
actually, its not the number of pts to see. Its the lack of pay (yes, I know some are making millions, but most of us are not, I work 60 hour weeks (and this is considered part time) for less compensation than most other professionals.
The worst part though, is all the federal regulations. If I could just do what I do without having to worry about the lawyers, hcfa, ncqm, and all the other alphabets, the job would be a lot more rewarding.
Who else here remembers Hillary Clinton shutting down Medical Schools to avert a glut of doctors?
The question is, "What do you take when you're sick in Florida"....the answer is, "The first plane north."
Leni
I'm off hot water.
How long before TS is mentioned....?
Isn't Florida one of those high liability states?
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