We here in our little town of 5,000 were soooo fortunate to have a world class surgeon for 20 years. He taught laparoscopic surgery by national hookup. When he left to take over dept. head in minimally invasive surgery at a major medical school, he personally found a qualified replacement for himself.
If it is not an emergency, never let any surgeon cut on you without knowing his qualifications.
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I work in the medical malpractice industry, insuring about 400 physicians.
They flea private practice if they can get into the VA system. The perks are good and law suits aren’t a constant worry. There are some good docs in the VA system but some go there because they can’t be insured elsewhere (due to law suits).
But then, there are some bad ones in the private sector too.
We had a preemie (25 weeker) >22 years ago and he had bilateral inguinal hernias. The Navy insisted on their dr, with some pediatric experience, doing the surgery. His pediatrician insisted on a specialist because of his extreme prematurity and very small size. She won, thank God! He’s a healthy 22 yo sailor today. (yayyyyy)
Coming to a hospital near you soon! Obamacare!!
I have a friend who had a botched surg in a military hospital. He sued and won—in the millions. Pain and suffering included.
It was also a “simple” gallbladder removal. They took out half of his liver “by mistake”. He had to get a liver transplant.
At least he is comfortable in his old age.
This young fellow may never see his old age!